CVE-2021-26597Network attack vector

Authenticated arbitrary file upload via Site Configuration Tool

Published Mar 25, 2021 · Updated Aug 3, 2024

Unrestricted file upload in Nokia NetAct 18A allows remote authenticated users to write potentially dangerous files through the web interface. The Site Configuration Tool accepts uploads at /netact/sct when the dir parameter and operation=upload value are supplied, without restricting dangerous file types. Access to the NetAct web page is required; the published record establishes arbitrary file placement but not code execution.

CVSS severity6.5
Medium
EPSS probability1.44%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Summary

What happened

Unrestricted file upload in Nokia NetAct 18A allows remote authenticated users to write potentially dangerous files through the web interface. The Site Configuration Tool accepts uploads at /netact/sct when the dir parameter and operation=upload value are supplied, without restricting dangerous file types. Access to the NetAct web page is required; the published record establishes arbitrary file placement but not code execution.

The record

CVE
CVE-2021-26597
Published
Mar 25, 2021
Updated
Aug 3, 2024
Vendor
Unknown vendor
Product
Unknown product
Classifications
CWE-434, T1105
Attack vector
network
Privileges
authenticated

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Mar 25, 2021CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Aug 3, 2024Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectornetwork
Required privilegesauthenticated

What is affected?

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Published CVSS scores

4.0NIST NVDAV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:N/I:P/A:N
6.5NIST NVDCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

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Attacks

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Sep 10, 2026Sep 16, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 16, 2026
Latest daily unique IPsUnavailable
Prior 30-day averageUnavailable
SourceShadowserver honeypots (KEV)
Vectornetwork
Privilegesauthenticated
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitUnconfirmed

Weakness, pattern, technique

CWE-434Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
T1105Ingress Tool Transfer

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