AEGLIX vulnerability intelligence
CVE-2021-40870
CRITICAL · CVSS 9.8 · Analyzed
Published: 2021-09-13 · Updated: 2026-06-17 · Source: NVD
Vulnerability overview
An issue was discovered in Aviatrix Controller 6.x before 6.5-1804.1922. Unrestricted upload of a file with a dangerous type is possible, which allows an unauthenticated user to execute arbitrary code via directory traversal.
Severity and scoring
- CVSS score
- 9.8 · CRITICAL
- CVSS version
- 3.1
- CVSS vector
- CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- Weaknesses
- CWE-23
CVSS measures technical severity; it does not establish whether this vulnerability is being exploited in your environment.
Known exploitation and remediation
Listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
- Affected product
- Aviatrix · Aviatrix Controller
- Added to catalog
- 2022-01-18
- Required action
- Apply updates per vendor instructions.
- CISA remediation due date
- 2022-02-01
CISA deadlines apply to the organizations covered by its directives. Confirm your own remediation requirements.
Verify affected versions and patch availability in the vendor advisory before making changes.
Affected products and versions
cpe:2.3:a:aviatrix:controller:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
From (inclusive): 6.2
Before (exclusive): 6.2.2043
cpe:2.3:a:aviatrix:controller:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
From (inclusive): 6.3
Before (exclusive): 6.3.2490
cpe:2.3:a:aviatrix:controller:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
From (inclusive): 6.4
Before (exclusive): 6.4.2838
cpe:2.3:a:aviatrix:controller:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
From (inclusive): 6.5
Before (exclusive): 6.5.1922
These are NVD CPE applicability entries. Some products depend on configuration conditions; consult the official record to confirm applicability.
Advisories and references
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/164461/Aviatrix-Controller-6.x-Path-Traversal-Code-Execution.html
Exploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
- https://docs.aviatrix.com/HowTos/UCC_Release_Notes.html#security-note-9-11-2021
Release Notes · Vendor Advisory
- https://wearetradecraft.com/advisories/tc-2021-0002/
Exploit · Third Party Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/164461/Aviatrix-Controller-6.x-Path-Traversal-Code-Execution.html
Exploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
- https://docs.aviatrix.com/HowTos/UCC_Release_Notes.html#security-note-9-11-2021
Release Notes · Vendor Advisory
- https://wearetradecraft.com/advisories/tc-2021-0002/
Exploit · Third Party Advisory
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2021-40870
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