Improper input validation in Eduvpn Vpn-User-Portal

CVE-2021-41583

vpn-user-portal (aka eduVPN or Let's Connect!) before 2.3.14, as packaged for Debian 10, Debian 11, and Fedora, allows remote authenticated users to obtain OS filesystem access, because of the interaction of QR codes with an exec that uses the -r option. This can be leveraged to obtain additional VPN access.

Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)

EPSS: 0.019 (77.2th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 6.5 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-41583?
CVE-2021-41583 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Eduvpn Vpn-User-Portal, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 6.5/10. Published 2021-09-24.
How severe is CVE-2021-41583?
Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.5 out of 10.
Is CVE-2021-41583 known to be exploited?
1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.