CVE-2021-40323: Code Injection
First published: Mon Oct 04 2021(Updated: )
Cobbler before 3.3.0 allows log poisoning, and resultant Remote Code Execution, via an XMLRPC method that logs to the logfile for template injection.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Cobbler Project Cobbler | <=3.3.0 | |
| pip/cobbler | <3.3.0 | 3.3.0 |
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Reference Links
- https://github.com/cobbler/cobbler/commit/d8f60bbf14a838c8c8a1dba98086b223e35fe70a
- https://github.com/cobbler/cobbler/releases/tag/v3.3.0
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-40323
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-cpqf-3c3r-c9g2 (Advisory)
- https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/cobbler/PYSEC-2021-373.yaml
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2021-40323.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-40323?
The severity of CVE-2021-40323 is critical with a CVSS score of 9.8.
What is the affected software of CVE-2021-40323?
The affected software of CVE-2021-40323 is Cobbler before 3.3.0.
How does CVE-2021-40323 exploit log poisoning and result in Remote Code Execution?
CVE-2021-40323 exploits log poisoning through an XMLRPC method that logs to the logfile, allowing for template injection and remote code execution.
How can CVE-2021-40323 be fixed?
CVE-2021-40323 can be fixed by updating to Cobbler version 3.3.0 or later.
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