CVE-2021-29005

Published: Oct 11, 2021Modified: Jul 9, 2026

8.8

Vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Exploitability: 2.8 / Impact: 5.9

Source: NVD

Description

Insecure permission of chmod command on rConfig server 3.9.6 exists. After installing rConfig apache user may execute chmod as root without password which may let an attacker with low privilege to gain root access on server.

Affected (1)

Products: Rconfig: Rconfig

Rconfig

1 product

Rconfig

Configuration A

1 vulnerable

Vulnerable Software	Affected Versions
Rconfig Rconfig	Version 3.9.6

Related CWEs

CWE-276

Incorrect Default Permissions

During installation, installed file permissions are set to allow anyone to modify those files.

References (2)

https://github.com/mrojz/rconfig-exploit/blob/main/CVE-2021-29005-POC.sh

Source: cve@mitre.org

ExploitThird Party Advisory

https://github.com/mrojz/rconfig-exploit/blob/main/CVE-2021-29005-POC.sh

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

ExploitThird Party Advisory

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