HIGH · 7.5

CVE-2021-22946

A user can tell curl >= 7.20.0 and <= 7.78.0 to require a successful upgrade to TLS when speaking to an IMAP, POP3 or FTP server (`--ssl-reqd` on the command line or`CURLOPT_USE_SSL` set to `CURLUSESS...

Vulnerability Description

A user can tell curl >= 7.20.0 and <= 7.78.0 to require a successful upgrade to TLS when speaking to an IMAP, POP3 or FTP server (`--ssl-reqd` on the command line or`CURLOPT_USE_SSL` set to `CURLUSESSL_CONTROL` or `CURLUSESSL_ALL` withlibcurl). This requirement could be bypassed if the server would return a properly crafted but perfectly legitimate response.This flaw would then make curl silently continue its operations **withoutTLS** contrary to the instructions and expectations, exposing possibly sensitive data in clear text over the network.

CVSS Score

7.5

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
NONE
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
HaxxCurl>= 7.20.0, < 7.79.0
DebianDebian Linux9.0
FedoraprojectFedora33
NetappCloud Backup-
NetappClustered Data Ontap-
NetappOncommand Insight-
NetappOncommand Workflow Automation-
NetappSnapcenter-
NetappH300S Firmware-
NetappH300S-
NetappH500S Firmware-
NetappH500S-
NetappH700S Firmware-
NetappH700S-
NetappH300E Firmware-
NetappH300E-
NetappH500E Firmware-
NetappH500E-
NetappH700E Firmware-
NetappH700E-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-22946?

CVE-2021-22946 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). A user can tell curl >= 7.20.0 and <= 7.78.0 to require a successful upgrade to TLS when speaking to an IMAP, POP3 or FTP server (`--ssl-reqd` on the command line or`CURLOPT_USE_SSL` set to `CURLUSESS...

How severe is CVE-2021-22946?

CVE-2021-22946 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2021-22946?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Haxx Curl, Debian Debian Linux, Fedoraproject Fedora, Netapp Cloud Backup, Netapp Clustered Data Ontap.