CVE-2021-45082: cobbler_project cobbler Command Injection

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2021-45082 is a high (CVSS 7.8) Command Injection vulnerability in cobbler_project cobbler. EPSS estimates a 0.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 41.1% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.

Timeline

1. 18-02-2022
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 04-08-2024
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

An issue was discovered in Cobbler before 3.3.1. In the templar.py file, the function check_for_invalid_imports can allow Cheetah code to import Python modules via the "#from MODULE import" substring. (Only lines beginning with #import are blocked.)

• CWE-77Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')The product constructs all or part of a command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended command when it is sent to a downstream component.