CVE-2021-34816: High severity etherpad ueberdb vulnerability

Published Jul 21, 2021
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Updated

An Argument Injection issue in the plugin management of Etherpad 1.8.13 allows privileged users to execute arbitrary code on the server by installing plugins from an attacker-controlled source.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Etherpad Etherpad=1.8.13

Event History

Jul 21, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:02 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:02 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-34816?

CVE-2021-34816 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for privileged users to execute arbitrary code.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-34816?

To fix CVE-2021-34816, upgrade Etherpad to version 1.8.14 or later where the vulnerability has been patched.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2021-34816?

CVE-2021-34816 affects Etherpad version 1.8.13, particularly installations allowing plugin management by privileged users.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2021-34816?

The impact of CVE-2021-34816 includes the possibility for attackers to execute arbitrary code on the server through malicious plugins.

5

How can privileged users mitigate CVE-2021-34816?

Privileged users can mitigate CVE-2021-34816 by restricting plugin installation to only trusted sources and updating to the latest version of Etherpad.

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