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Etcd CVE-2021-28235

CRITICAL
Improper Authentication (CWE-287)
2023-04-04 cve@mitre.org
Authentication Bypass Etcd
9.8
CVSS 3.1 · NVD
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NVD PRIMARY
9.8 CRITICAL
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

Lifecycle Timeline

1
CVE Published
Apr 04, 2023 - 15:15 nvd
CRITICAL 9.8

DescriptionNVD

Authentication vulnerability found in Etcd-io v.3.4.10 allows remote attackers to escalate privileges via the debug function.

AnalysisAI

Authentication vulnerability found in Etcd-io v.3.4.10 allows remote attackers to escalate privileges via the debug function. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Improper Authentication (CWE-287), which allows attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms to gain unauthorized access. Authentication vulnerability found in Etcd-io v.3.4.10 allows remote attackers to escalate privileges via the debug function. Affected products include: Etcd.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Implement multi-factor authentication, enforce strong password policies, use proven authentication frameworks.

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