CVE-2021-20740: OS Command Injection
Hitachi Virtual File Platform Versions prior to 5.5.3-09 and Versions prior to 6.4.3-09, and NEC Storage M Series NAS Gateway Nh4a/Nh8a versions prior to FOS 5.5.3-08(NEC2.5.4a) and Nh4b/Nh8b, Nh4c/Nh8c versions prior to FOS 6.4.3-08(NEC3.4.2) allow remote authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands with root privileges via unspecified vectors.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-20740?
CVE-2021-20740 is a critical vulnerability found in Hitachi Virtual File Platform versions prior to 5.5.3-09 and versions prior to 6.4.3-09, as well as NEC Storage M Series NAS Gateway Nh4a/Nh8a versions prior to FOS 5.5.3-08(NEC2.5.4a) and Nh4b/Nh8b, Nh4c/Nh8c versions prior to FOS 6.4.3-08(NEC3.4.2) that allows remote authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How severe is CVE-2021-20740?
CVE-2021-20740 has a severity rating of 8.8, which is considered critical.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-20740?
Hitachi Virtual File Platform versions prior to 5.5.3-09 and versions prior to 6.4.3-09, as well as NEC Storage M Series NAS Gateway Nh4a/Nh8a versions prior to FOS 5.5.3-08(NEC2.5.4a) and Nh4b/Nh8b, Nh4c/Nh8c versions prior to FOS 6.4.3-08(NEC3.4.2) are affected by CVE-2021-20740.
How can remote authenticated attackers exploit CVE-2021-20740?
Remote authenticated attackers can exploit CVE-2021-20740 to execute arbitrary code.
Are there any references for CVE-2021-20740?
Yes, you can find references for CVE-2021-20740 at the following URLs: [Reference 1](https://jpn.nec.com/security-info/secinfo/nv21-011.html), [Reference 2](https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN21298724/index.html), [Reference 3](https://www.hitachi.co.jp/products/it/storage-solutions/global/sec_info/2021/2021_306.html)