Name: CVE-2021-28235: Improper Authentication
Creator: Rapid7
Published: 2023-04-04T00:00:00.000Z
License: https://www.rapid7.com/legal/website-terms-of-use/
Keywords: CVE, CVE-2021-28235, CWE-287, CVSS 9.8, EPSS 0.01618

Authentication vulnerability found in Etcd-io v.3.4.10 allows remote attackers to escalate privileges via the debug function.

CVSS Details

CVSS 3.1 Base Score: 9.8
CVSS 3.1 Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H)

Covered by Rapid7

Product	Vendor Advisory	Solution File	Added	Published
Debian	—	Upgrade etcdNo solution exists	May 15, 2025	Apr 4, 2023
Redhat_linux	—	No solution exists	Jul 9, 2025	Apr 4, 2023
Ubuntu	—	Upgrade etcd-client (Ubuntu Pro)Upgrade etcd-clientUpgrade etcd-serverUpgrade etcd-server (Ubuntu Pro)	Jun 29, 2023	Apr 4, 2023
Vmware Photon_os	—	Use 'tdnf update' to upgrade all packages to the latest version.	Jan 20, 2025	Apr 4, 2023

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CVSS Details

Covered by Rapid7

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