CVE-2021-44657: Critical severity stackstorm vulnerability

Published Dec 15, 2021
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Updated

In StackStorm versions prior to 3.6.0, the jinja interpreter was not run in sandbox mode and thus allows execution of unsafe system commands. Jinja does not enable sandboxed mode by default due to backwards compatibility. Stackstorm now sets sandboxed mode for jinja by default.

Affected Software

1 affected component
StackStorm StackStorm<3.6.0

Event History

Dec 15, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:28 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:28 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2021-44657.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-44657?

The severity of CVE-2021-44657 is critical with a CVSS score of 8.8.

3

What is the affected software for CVE-2021-44657?

The affected software for CVE-2021-44657 is StackStorm versions prior to 3.6.0.

4

How does CVE-2021-44657 allow execution of unsafe system commands?

In StackStorm versions prior to 3.6.0, the jinja interpreter was not run in sandbox mode, allowing execution of unsafe system commands.

5

How do I fix CVE-2021-44657?

To fix CVE-2021-44657, upgrade to StackStorm version 3.6.0 or later.

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