Vulnerability Description
An issue was discovered in CALDERA 2.9.0. The Debrief plugin receives base64 encoded "SVG" parameters when generating a PDF document. These SVG documents are parsed in an unsafe manner and can be leveraged for XXE attacks (e.g., File Exfiltration, Server Side Request Forgery, Out of Band Exfiltration, etc.).
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mitre | Caldera | 2.9.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/DrunkenShells/Disclosures/tree/master/CVE-2021-42560-Unsafe%2ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/mitre/caldera/releasesRelease NotesThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/DrunkenShells/Disclosures/tree/master/CVE-2021-42560-Unsafe%2ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/mitre/caldera/releasesRelease NotesThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-42560?
CVE-2021-42560 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). An issue was discovered in CALDERA 2.9.0. The Debrief plugin receives base64 encoded "SVG" parameters when generating a PDF document. These SVG documents are parsed in an unsafe manner and can be leve...
How severe is CVE-2021-42560?
CVE-2021-42560 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-2021-42560?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mitre Caldera.