CVE-2021-44079: Command Injection

Published Nov 22, 2021
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Updated

In the wazuh-slack active response script in Wazuh 4.2.x before 4.2.5, untrusted user agents are passed to a curl command line, potentially resulting in remote code execution.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Wazuh Wazuh>=4.2.0<4.2.5

Event History

Nov 22, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-44079?

CVE-2021-44079 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-44079?

To fix CVE-2021-44079, upgrade Wazuh to version 4.2.5 or later.

3

What is the impact of CVE-2021-44079?

CVE-2021-44079 can allow untrusted user agents to execute arbitrary code on the vulnerable system.

4

Which versions of Wazuh are affected by CVE-2021-44079?

CVE-2021-44079 affects Wazuh versions from 4.2.0 to 4.2.4.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2021-44079 before updating?

There is no official workaround for CVE-2021-44079, so it is recommended to apply the upgrade as soon as possible.

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