#VU59991 Code Injection in Zulip Server - CVE-2021-43799

 

#VU59991 Code Injection in Zulip Server - CVE-2021-43799

Published: January 25, 2022 / Updated: February 1, 2023


Vulnerability identifier: #VU59991
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-43799
CWE-ID: CWE-94
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: Public exploit is available
Vulnerable software:
Zulip Server
Software vendor:
Zulip

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted request and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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