Vulnerability identifier: #VU50787

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 9.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:H/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-27102

CWE-ID: CWE-78

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Accellion FTA
Server applications / File servers (FTP/HTTP)

Vendor: Accellion

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in the local web service call. A remote unauthenticated attacker can pass specially crafted data to the application and execute arbitrary OS commands on the target system.

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

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Accellion FTA: 9_12_411

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External links
http://github.com/accellion/CVEs/blob/main/CVE-2021-27102.txt
http://www.accellion.com/products/fta/

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.