CRITICAL CVSS 9.8
Published: 2021-04-27

CVE-2021-30642

symantec security_analytics Security Advisory (CVE-2021-30642)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2021-30642 impacting symantec security_analytics. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
An input validation flaw in the Symantec Security Analytics web UI 7.2 prior 7.2.7, 8.1, prior to 8.1.3-NSR3, 8.2, prior to 8.2.1-NSR2 or 8.2.2 allows a remote, unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary OS commands on the target with elevated privileges.

📊 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
None (PR:N)
Unauthenticated execution
User Interaction
None (UI:N)
Zero human interaction required
Scope
Unchanged (S:U)
Confined to same security context
Confidentiality
High (C:H)
Total information disclosure
Integrity
High (I:H)
Total modification of target system
Availability
High (A:H)
Total denial of service or shutdown

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product symantec / security_analytics
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration CWE-78

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-2021-30642 impacting symantec security_analytics.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2021-30642.yaml
id: cve-2021-30642

info:
  name: symantec security_analytics - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: critical
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2021-30642 affecting symantec security_analytics.
    Evaluation: An input validation flaw in the Symantec Security Analytics web UI 7.2 prior 7.2.7, 8.1, prior to 8.1.3-NSR3, 8.2, prior to 8.2.1-NSR2 or 8.2.2 allows...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2021-30642
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    cvss-score: 9.8
    cve-id: CVE-2021-30642
    cwe-id: CWE-78
  tags: cve,cve-2021-30642,symantec,security_analytics,critical

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "security_analytics"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2021-30642.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2021-30642
# Target: symantec security_analytics | CVSS: 9.8 (CRITICAL)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2021-30642 (symantec security_analytics)...")
    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 symantec security_analytics 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-2021-30642.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2021-30642
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install security_analytics 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade security_analytics 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update security_analytics

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

# 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-2021-30642 in symantec security_analytics?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update symantec security_analytics 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-2021-30642?

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-2021-30642?

CVE-2021-30642 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
9.8
CRITICAL SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2021-30642
Weakness CWE-78
Vendor symantec
Product security_analytics
Published 2021-04-27
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H