HIGH CVSS 7.7
Published: 2021-02-01

CVE-2021-21286

wwbn avideo Security Advisory (CVE-2021-21286)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2021-21286 impacting wwbn avideo. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 7.7 (HIGH).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
AVideo Platform is an open-source Audio and Video platform. It is similar to a self-hosted YouTube. In AVideo Platform before version 10.2 there is an authorization bypass vulnerability which enables an ordinary user to get admin control. This is fixed in version 10.2. All queries now remove the pass hash and the recoverPass hash.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Privileges Required
Low (PR:L)
Standard user access required
User Interaction
None (UI:N)
Zero human interaction required
Scope
Changed (S:C)
Impacts components beyond caller authority
Confidentiality
None (C:N)
No data confidentiality impact
Integrity
High (I:H)
Total modification of target system
Availability
None (A:N)
No system availability impact

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product wwbn / avideo
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration CWE-863

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2021-21286 impacting wwbn avideo.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2021-21286.yaml
id: cve-2021-21286

info:
  name: wwbn avideo - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: high
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2021-21286 affecting wwbn avideo.
    Evaluation: AVideo Platform is an open-source Audio and Video platform. It is similar to a self-hosted YouTube. In AVideo Platform before version 10.2 there is an...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2021-21286
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:N
    cvss-score: 7.7
    cve-id: CVE-2021-21286
    cwe-id: CWE-863
  tags: cve,cve-2021-21286,wwbn,avideo,high

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "avideo"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2021-21286.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2021-21286
# Target: wwbn avideo | CVSS: 7.7 (HIGH)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2021-21286 (wwbn avideo)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against wwbn avideo scope (*).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2021-21286.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2021-21286
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install avideo 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade avideo 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update avideo

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i avideo 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i avideo

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

🔗 Verified Technical References

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2021-21286 in wwbn avideo?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update wwbn avideo packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2021-21286?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2021-21286?

CVE-2021-21286 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 7.7 (HIGH). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
7.7
HIGH SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2021-21286
Weakness CWE-863
Vendor wwbn
Product avideo
Published 2021-02-01
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:N