CVE-2021-33358: OS Command Injection

Published Jun 9, 2021
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Updated

Multiple vulnerabilities exist in RaspAP 2.3 to 2.6.5 in the "interface", "ssid" and "wpapassphrase" POST parameters in /hostapd, when the parameter values contain special characters such as ";" or "$()" which enables an authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary OS commands.

Affected Software

1 affected component
RaspAP RaspAP>=2.3<=2.6.5

Event History

Jun 9, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:53 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:53 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-33358?

CVE-2021-33358 is a vulnerability that exists in RaspAP versions 2.3 to 2.6.5.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-33358?

The severity of CVE-2021-33358 is critical with a CVSS score of 8.8.

3

What are the affected software versions of CVE-2021-33358?

RaspAP versions 2.3 to 2.6.5 are affected by CVE-2021-33358.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2021-33358?

An authenticated attacker can exploit CVE-2021-33358 by using special characters in the "interface", "ssid", and "wpa_passphrase" POST parameters to execute arbitrary OS commands.

5

How can I fix CVE-2021-33358?

To fix CVE-2021-33358, it is recommended to update RaspAP to a version higher than 2.6.5.

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