CVE-2021-3342 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

EPrints 3.4.2 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files and possibly execute commands via crafted LaTeX input to a cgi/latex2png?latex= URI.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Eprints	Eprints	3.4.2

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-78

References

https://files.eprints.org/2548/PatchVendor Advisory
https://files.eprints.org/2549/PatchVendor Advisory
https://github.com/grymer/CVE/blob/master/eprints_security_review.pdfExploitPatchThird Party Advisory
https://files.eprints.org/2548/PatchVendor Advisory
https://files.eprints.org/2549/PatchVendor Advisory
https://github.com/grymer/CVE/blob/master/eprints_security_review.pdfExploitPatchThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-3342?

CVE-2021-3342 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). EPrints 3.4.2 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files and possibly execute commands via crafted LaTeX input to a cgi/latex2png?latex= URI.

How severe is CVE-2021-3342?

CVE-2021-3342 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2021-3342?

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