What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-44833?

CVE-2021-44833 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: 1.6%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2021-44833?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2021-44833. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 1.6%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2021-44833?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2021-44833. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Aws Opensearch CVE-2021-44833

CRITICAL

Incorrect Default Permissions (CWE-276)

2021-12-12 cve@mitre.org

Privilege Escalation Aws Opensearch

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

Dec 12, 2021 - 06:15 nvd

CRITICAL 9.8

DescriptionNVD

The CLI 1.0.0 for Amazon AWS OpenSearch has weak permissions for the configuration file.

AnalysisAI

The CLI 1.0.0 for Amazon AWS OpenSearch has weak permissions for the configuration file. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code 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. The CLI 1.0.0 for Amazon AWS OpenSearch has weak permissions for the configuration file. Affected products include: Amazon Aws Opensearch.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Set restrictive default permissions, follow principle of least privilege, review defaults during deployment.