What is the severity of CVE-2021-41566?

CVE-2021-41566 has a high severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution by attackers.

How do I fix CVE-2021-41566?

To fix CVE-2021-41566, upgrade TadTools to version 3.2.2 or later where the file upload vulnerability has been patched.

What types of files can be uploaded due to CVE-2021-41566?

Due to CVE-2021-41566, attackers can upload any type of files since the file extension filtering is inadequate.

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2021-41566?

The potential impacts of CVE-2021-41566 include arbitrary code execution and unauthorized access to the affected system.

Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2021-41566?

No, CVE-2021-41566 allows remote attackers to exploit the vulnerability without the need for authentication.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2021-41566

critical

9.8

CWE

434

8/10/2021

21/11/2024

CVE-2021-41566: Tad TadTools - Arbitrary File Upload

First published: Fri Oct 08 2021(Updated: )

The file extension of the TadTools file upload function fails to filter, thus remote attackers can upload any types of files and execute arbitrary code without logging in.

Credit: twcert@cert.org.tw twcert@cert.org.tw

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Array-tools	<3.2.2

Remedy

Update TadTools version to 3.2.2

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Reference Links

https://www.twcert.org.tw/tw/cp-132-5170-83472-1.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-41566?
CVE-2021-41566 has a high severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution by attackers.
How do I fix CVE-2021-41566?
To fix CVE-2021-41566, upgrade TadTools to version 3.2.2 or later where the file upload vulnerability has been patched.
What types of files can be uploaded due to CVE-2021-41566?
Due to CVE-2021-41566, attackers can upload any type of files since the file extension filtering is inadequate.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2021-41566?
The potential impacts of CVE-2021-41566 include arbitrary code execution and unauthorized access to the affected system.
Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2021-41566?
No, CVE-2021-41566 allows remote attackers to exploit the vulnerability without the need for authentication.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-41566?
CVE-2021-41566 has a high severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution by attackers.
How do I fix CVE-2021-41566?
To fix CVE-2021-41566, upgrade TadTools to version 3.2.2 or later where the file upload vulnerability has been patched.
What types of files can be uploaded due to CVE-2021-41566?
Due to CVE-2021-41566, attackers can upload any type of files since the file extension filtering is inadequate.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2021-41566?
The potential impacts of CVE-2021-41566 include arbitrary code execution and unauthorized access to the affected system.
Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2021-41566?
No, CVE-2021-41566 allows remote attackers to exploit the vulnerability without the need for authentication.