CVE-2021-28235: XSS

Published Apr 4, 2023
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Updated

A flaw was found in etcd, where etc-io could allow a remote attacker to gain elevated privileges on the system caused by a vulnerability in the debug function. By sending a specially crafted request, an attacker can gain elevated privileges.

Other sources

Authentication vulnerability found in Etcd-io v.3.4.10 allows remote attackers to escalate privileges via the debug function.

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/etcd<0:3.3.23-14.el8
0:3.3.23-14.el8
redhat/etcd<0:3.4.26-1.el9
0:3.4.26-1.el9
redhat/go.etcd.io/etcd/v3<3.5.8
3.5.8
Etcd Etcd=3.4.10

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/etcd to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 0:3.3.23-14.el8
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/etcd to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 0:3.4.26-1.el9
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/go.etcd.io/etcd/v3 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.5.8

Event History

Apr 4, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-28235?

CVE-2021-28235 is an authentication vulnerability found in etcd-io v3.4.10.

2

How does CVE-2021-28235 impact the system?

CVE-2021-28235 allows remote attackers to escalate privilege by exploiting a vulnerability in the debug function of etcd-io v3.4.10.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2021-28235?

CVE-2021-28235 has a severity rating of 9.8 (Critical).

4

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-28235?

CVE-2021-28235 affects Etcd-io v3.4.10, go.etcd.io/etcd/v3 up to version 3.5.8, and etcd up to version 3.4.26-1.el9.

5

How can I fix CVE-2021-28235 vulnerability?

To fix CVE-2021-28235, update Etcd-io to version 3.5.8 or later, go.etcd.io/etcd/v3 to version 3.5.8 or later, or etcd to version 3.4.26-1.el9 or later.

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