7.5
CWE
918
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-3553: Server-Side Request Forgery in EPPUpdateService remote config file (VA-9825)

First published: Wed Nov 24 2021(Updated: )

A Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability in the EPPUpdateService of Bitdefender Endpoint Security Tools allows an attacker to use the Endpoint Protection relay as a proxy for any remote host. This issue affects: Bitdefender Endpoint Security Tools versions prior to 6.6.27.390; versions prior to 7.1.2.33. Bitdefender Unified Endpoint for Linux versions prior to 6.2.21.160. Bitdefender GravityZone versions prior to 6.24.1-1.

Credit: cve-requests@bitdefender.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Bitdefender Endpoint Security Tools<6.2.21.160
Bitdefender Endpoint Security Tools>=6.6.27.0<6.6.27.390
Bitdefender Endpoint Security Tools>=7.0.0.00<7.1.2.33
Bitdefender GravityZone=6.24.1-1

Remedy

An automatic update to version 6.6.27.390 fixes the issue.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2021-3553?

    CVE-2021-3553 is a Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability in the EPPUpdateService of Bitdefender Endpoint Security Tools.

  • How does the SSRF vulnerability in Bitdefender Endpoint Security Tools work?

    The SSRF vulnerability allows an attacker to use the Endpoint Protection relay as a proxy for any remote host.

  • Which versions of Bitdefender Endpoint Security Tools are affected by CVE-2021-3553?

    Bitdefender Endpoint Security Tools versions prior to 6.6.27.390 are affected.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-3553?

    The severity of CVE-2021-3553 is high with a CVSS score of 7.5.

  • How can I fix CVE-2021-3553?

    To fix CVE-2021-3553, update Bitdefender Endpoint Security Tools to version 6.6.27.390 or later.

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