CVE-2021-41790: High severity hyland alfresco content services vulnerability

Published Oct 21, 2021
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Updated

An issue was discovered in Hyland org.alfresco:alfresco-content-services through 7.0.1.2. Script Action execution allows executing scripts uploaded outside of the Data Dictionary. This could allow a logged-in attacker to execute arbitrary code inside a sandboxed environment.

Affected Software

8 affected components
Alfresco Alfresco Content Services>=5.0.0.0<=5.2.7.11
Alfresco Alfresco Content Services>=6.0.0.0<=6.0.1.9
Alfresco Alfresco Content Services>=6.1.0.0<=6.1.1.10
Alfresco Alfresco Content Services>=6.2.0.0<=6.2.2.18
Alfresco Alfresco Content Services>=7.0.1.0<=7.0.1.2
Alfresco Alfresco Content Services=7.0
Alfresco Alfresco Content Services=7.0.0.1
Alfresco Alfresco Content Services=7.0.0.2

Event History

Oct 21, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:49 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:49 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-41790?

CVE-2021-41790 is a vulnerability discovered in Hyland org.alfresco:alfresco-content-services through version 7.0.1.2. It allows executing scripts uploaded outside of the Data Dictionary, potentially enabling arbitrary code execution inside a sandboxed environment.

2

How does CVE-2021-41790 affect Alfresco Content Services?

CVE-2021-41790 affects Alfresco Content Services versions between 5.0.0.0 and 7.0.1.2, allowing an authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code within a sandboxed environment.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2021-41790?

CVE-2021-41790 has a severity rating of 8.8 (high).

4

How can I fix CVE-2021-41790?

To fix CVE-2021-41790, it is recommended to update to a version of Alfresco Content Services that is not affected by the vulnerability (i.e., above version 7.0.1.2).

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-41790?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-41790 in the following references: [GitHub](https://github.com/Alfresco/acs-packaging/blob/master/DISCLOSURES.md) and [The Missing Link](https://www.themissinglink.com.au/).

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