Vulnerability Description
pleaseedit in please before 0.4 uses predictable temporary filenames in /tmp and the target directory. This allows a local attacker to gain full root privileges by staging a symlink attack.
CVSS Score
7.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Pleaseedit Project | Pleaseedit | < 0.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://gitlab.com/edneville/please/-/tree/master/src/binThird Party Advisory
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2021/05/18/1ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://gitlab.com/edneville/please/-/tree/master/src/binThird Party Advisory
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2021/05/18/1ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-31154?
CVE-2021-31154 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). pleaseedit in please before 0.4 uses predictable temporary filenames in /tmp and the target directory. This allows a local attacker to gain full root privileges by staging a symlink attack.
How severe is CVE-2021-31154?
CVE-2021-31154 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2021-31154?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Pleaseedit Project Pleaseedit.