CVE-2021-42635: High severity PrinterLogic Web Stack vulnerability

Published Jan 31, 2022
·
Updated

PrinterLogic Web Stack versions 19.1.1.13 SP9 and below use a hardcoded APPKEY value, leading to pre-auth remote code execution.

Affected Software

14 affected components
PrinterLogic Web Stack<19.1.1.13
PrinterLogic Web Stack=19.1.1.13
PrinterLogic Web Stack=19.1.1.13-sp2
PrinterLogic Web Stack=19.1.1.13-sp3-3
PrinterLogic Web Stack=19.1.1.13-sp9
Apple macOS
Linux Linux kernel
All of the following
Any of the following
PrinterLogic Web Stack<19.1.1.13
PrinterLogic Web Stack=19.1.1.13
PrinterLogic Web Stack=19.1.1.13-sp2
PrinterLogic Web Stack=19.1.1.13-sp3-3
PrinterLogic Web Stack=19.1.1.13-sp9
Any of the following
Apple macOS
Linux Linux kernel

Event History

Jan 31, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:54 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:54 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-42635?

CVE-2021-42635 is a vulnerability in PrinterLogic Web Stack versions 19.1.1.13 SP9 and below that allows for pre-auth remote code execution.

2

How severe is CVE-2021-42635?

CVE-2021-42635 has a severity rating of 8.1, which is considered critical.

3

How can I exploit CVE-2021-42635?

To exploit CVE-2021-42635, an attacker needs to send a specially crafted request to a vulnerable PrinterLogic Web Stack instance.

4

How can I fix CVE-2021-42635?

To fix CVE-2021-42635, you should upgrade to a version of PrinterLogic Web Stack that is not affected by the vulnerability.

5

Are Apple macOS and Linux Linux kernel affected by CVE-2021-42635?

No, Apple macOS and Linux Linux kernel are not affected by CVE-2021-42635.

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