What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-39274?

CVE-2021-39274 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (Critical). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 3.1%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2021-39274?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2021-39274. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 3.1%.

Sn1Per CVE-2021-39274

CRITICAL

Incorrect Default Permissions (CWE-276)

2021-08-19 cve@mitre.org

RCE Privilege Escalation Sn1Per

9.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

9.8 CRITICAL

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

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

CVE Published

Aug 19, 2021 - 12:15 nvd

CRITICAL 9.8

DescriptionNVD

In XeroSecurity Sn1per 9.0 (free version), insecure directory permissions (0777) are set during installation, allowing an unprivileged user to modify the main application and the application configuration file. This results in arbitrary code execution with root privileges.

AnalysisAI

In XeroSecurity Sn1per 9.0 (free version), insecure directory permissions (0777) are set during installation, allowing an unprivileged user to modify the main application and the application. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Incorrect Default Permissions (CWE-276), which allows attackers to access resources due to overly permissive default settings. In XeroSecurity Sn1per 9.0 (free version), insecure directory permissions (0777) are set during installation, allowing an unprivileged user to modify the main application and the application configuration file. This results in arbitrary code execution with root privileges. Affected products include: Xerosecurity Sn1Per.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Set restrictive default permissions, follow principle of least privilege, review defaults during deployment.