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CVE-2021-32682

9.8 · CRITICAL

elFinder is an open-source file manager for web, written in JavaScript using jQuery UI.

Published Jun 14, 2021CWE-22EPSS 69.93%

Overview

CVE-2021-32682 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on June 14, 2021 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

elFinder is an open-source file manager for web, written in JavaScript using jQuery UI. Several vulnerabilities affect elFinder 2.1.58. These vulnerabilities can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code and commands on the server hosting the elFinder PHP connector, even with minimal configuration. The issues were patched in version 2.1.59. As a workaround, ensure the connector is not exposed without authentication.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refpacketstormsecurity.com/files/164173/elFinder-Archive-Command-Injection.htmlRefblog.sonarsource.com/elfinder-case-study-of-web-file-manager-vulnerabilities/GitHubgithub.com/Studio-42/elFinder/commit/a106c350b7dfe666a81d6b576816db9fe0899b17GitHubgithub.com/Studio-42/elFinder/security/advisories/GHSA-wph3-44rj-92prRefpacketstormsecurity.com/files/164173/elFinder-Archive-Command-Injection.htmlRefblog.sonarsource.com/elfinder-case-study-of-web-file-manager-vulnerabilities/GitHubgithub.com/Studio-42/elFinder/commit/a106c350b7dfe666a81d6b576816db9fe0899b17GitHubgithub.com/Studio-42/elFinder/security/advisories/GHSA-wph3-44rj-92pr

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-32682?

CVE-2021-32682 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on June 14, 2021 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2021-32682?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2021-32682?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2021-32682?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2021-32682 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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