CVE-2021-32647: Post-authentication Remote Code Execution (RCE) in emissary:emissary

Published May 28, 2021
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Updated

Emissary is a P2P based data-driven workflow engine. Affected versions of Emissary are vulnerable to post-authentication Remote Code Execution (RCE). The CreatePlace REST endpoint accepts an sppClassName parameter which is used to load an arbitrary class. This class is later instantiated using a constructor with the following signature: <constructor>(String, String, String). An attacker may find a gadget (class) in the application classpath that could be used to achieve Remote Code Execution (RCE) or disrupt the application. Even though the chances to find a gadget (class) that allow arbitrary code execution are low, an attacker can still find gadgets that could potentially crash the application or leak sensitive data. As a work around disable network access to Emissary from untrusted sources.

Affected Software

1 affected component
NSA Emissary=6.4.0

Event History

May 28, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:05 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:05 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-32647?

CVE-2021-32647 is a vulnerability in Emissary, a P2P based data-driven workflow engine, that allows for post-authentication Remote Code Execution (RCE).

2

How severe is CVE-2021-32647?

CVE-2021-32647 has a severity rating of 9.1, making it a critical vulnerability.

3

How does CVE-2021-32647 impact Emissary versions?

CVE-2021-32647 affects Emissary version 6.4.0 specifically.

4

Is there a fix available for CVE-2021-32647?

Users should apply the relevant patches or updates provided by the software vendor to address CVE-2021-32647.

5

What is the CWE associated with CVE-2021-32647?

CVE-2021-32647 is associated with CWE-470 and CWE-74 vulnerabilities.

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