CVE-2021-41067
Improper implementation of the update process leads to the download of software updates with a /check-update HTTP-based connection.
Does this matter?
High impact if exploited, but EPSS currently rates exploitation as unlikely (0.56%). Schedule it in the normal patch cycle and watch for a rise in EPSS or a public exploit.
Description
An issue was discovered in Listary through 6. Improper implementation of the update process leads to the download of software updates with a /check-update HTTP-based connection. This can be exploited with MITM techniques. Together with the lack of package validation, it can lead to manipulation of update packages that can cause an installation of malicious content.
- CVSS 3.1
- 7.5 HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- EPSS
- 0.56% probability · 45th percentile
- CISA KEV
- Not listed
- Weakness
- CWE-354
- Affected
- listary/listary
- Source
- cve@mitre.org
References
- https://medium.com/%40tomerp_77017/exploiting-listary-searching-your-way-to-system-privileges-8175af676c3e
- https://www.listary.com/downloadVendor Advisory
- https://medium.com/%40tomerp_77017/exploiting-listary-searching-your-way-to-system-privileges-8175af676c3e
- https://www.listary.com/downloadVendor Advisory
Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA. Refreshed daily.