Review reviewHigh

CVE-2021-45808

jpress

jpress v4.2.0 allows users to register an account by default. With the account, user can upload arbitrary files to the server.

CVSS
8.8
EPSS
1.29%
67.5% percentile
CISA KEV
Not listed
Published
2022.01.19
PRIORITY ASSESSMENT

Review review

The CVSS severity warrants an early asset and exposure review.

Known exploitationNot established by KEV
Exploit probability1.29%
Technical severityCVSS 8.8

Vulnerability overview

jpress v4.2.0 allows users to register an account by default. With the account, user can upload arbitrary files to the server.

Affected product and versions

Product
jpress
Affected versions
4.2.0
Fixed versions
No verified fixed-version field is available yet

Recommended response sequence

Confirm exposure before applying a vendor-supported change.

Full remediation guide
  1. 1
    Identify

    Confirm that jpress and an affected version are present.

  2. 2
    Prioritize

    Combine exploitation signals with asset exposure and business criticality.

  3. 3
    Remediate

    Follow the vendor advisory or supported update path and preserve rollback options.

  4. 4
    Verify

    Recheck the version, service health, access paths, and relevant logs.

Technical data

CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE
CWE-434
CVE-2021-45808 — jpress | SECUFOCUS NOW