CVE-2021-44041: Critical severity uipath vulnerability

Published Dec 14, 2021
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Updated

UiPath Assistant 21.4.4 will load and execute attacker controlled data from the file path supplied to the --dev-widget argument of the URI handler for uipath-assistant://. This allows an attacker to execute code on a victim's machine or capture NTLM credentials by supplying a networked or WebDAV file path.

Affected Software

1 affected component
UiPath Assistant=21.4.4

Event History

Dec 14, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:49 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:49 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-44041?

CVE-2021-44041 is considered to be a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-44041?

To fix CVE-2021-44041, update UiPath Assistant to the latest version beyond 21.4.4 that addresses this vulnerability.

3

Which versions of UiPath Assistant are affected by CVE-2021-44041?

CVE-2021-44041 specifically affects UiPath Assistant version 21.4.4.

4

What type of attack is possible through CVE-2021-44041?

CVE-2021-44041 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code or capture NTLM credentials.

5

Is there a way to mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2021-44041?

A potential mitigation for CVE-2021-44041 is to avoid using the --dev-widget argument unless absolutely necessary.

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