CVE-2021-40870: Aviatrix Controller Unrestricted Upload of File

Published Sep 13, 2021
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Updated

An issue was discovered in Aviatrix Controller 6.x before 6.5-1804.1922. Unrestricted upload of a file with a dangerous type is possible, which allows an unauthenticated user to execute arbitrary code via directory traversal.

Affected Software

5 affected components
Aviatrix Aviatrix Controller
Aviatrix Controller>=6.2<6.2.2043
Aviatrix Controller>=6.3<6.3.2490
Aviatrix Controller>=6.4<6.4.2838
Aviatrix Controller>=6.5<6.5.1922

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Aviatrix Controller to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.5-1804.1922

Event History

Sep 13, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:41 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:41 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jan 18, 2022
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
Jan 13, 2025
News Published
via The Register·09:00 PM
News Published
via The Register·09:03 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-40870?

CVE-2021-40870 is a vulnerability in Aviatrix Controller that allows an unauthenticated user to execute arbitrary code via directory traversal.

2

How severe is CVE-2021-40870?

CVE-2021-40870 has a severity rating of 9.8 (critical).

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-40870?

Aviatrix Controller versions 6.2 before 6.2.2043, 6.3 before 6.3.2490, 6.4 before 6.4.2838, and 6.5 before 6.5.1922 are affected by CVE-2021-40870.

4

How can an unauthenticated user exploit CVE-2021-40870?

An unauthenticated user can exploit CVE-2021-40870 by uploading a file with a dangerous type through a directory traversal attack.

5

Are there any references for CVE-2021-40870?

Yes, you can find references for CVE-2021-40870 at the following links: [Link 1](http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/164461/Aviatrix-Controller-6.x-Path-Traversal-Code-Execution.html), [Link 2](https://docs.aviatrix.com/HowTos/UCC_Release_Notes.html#security-note-9-11-2021), [Link 3](https://wearetradecraft.com/advisories/tc-2021-0002/).

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