CVE-2021-40324: Malicious File Upload

Published Oct 4, 2021
·
Updated

Cobbler before 3.3.0 allows arbitrary file write operations via uploadlogdata.

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
pip/cobbler<3.3.0
3.3.0
Cobbler Project Cobbler<=3.3.0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade pip/cobbler to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.3.0

Event History

Oct 4, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:39 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:39 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Oct 5, 2021
Advisory Published
via GitHub·05:53 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-40324?

CVE-2021-40324 is a vulnerability in Cobbler before version 3.3.0 that allows arbitrary file write operations via upload_log_data.

2

How severe is CVE-2021-40324?

CVE-2021-40324 has a severity score of 7.5 (high).

3

How does CVE-2021-40324 impact Cobbler?

CVE-2021-40324 allows attackers to perform arbitrary file write operations in Cobbler before version 3.3.0 via the upload_log_data functionality.

4

How can I fix CVE-2021-40324?

To fix CVE-2021-40324, upgrade to Cobbler version 3.3.0 or later.

5

What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2021-40324?

The Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2021-40324 is CWE-434.

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