CVE-2021-29005 — HIGH (8.8)

Vulnerability Description

Insecure permission of chmod command on rConfig server 3.9.6 exists. After installing rConfig apache user may execute chmod as root without password which may let an attacker with low privilege to gain root access on server.

CVSS Score

8.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Rconfig	Rconfig	3.9.6

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-276

References

http://rconfig.comVendor Advisory
https://github.com/mrojz/rconfig-exploit/blob/main/CVE-2021-29005-POC.shExploitThird Party Advisory
http://rconfig.comVendor Advisory
https://github.com/mrojz/rconfig-exploit/blob/main/CVE-2021-29005-POC.shExploitThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-29005?

CVE-2021-29005 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). Insecure permission of chmod command on rConfig server 3.9.6 exists. After installing rConfig apache user may execute chmod as root without password which may let an attacker with low privilege to gai...

How severe is CVE-2021-29005?

CVE-2021-29005 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2021-29005?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Rconfig Rconfig.