CVE-2021-44458

Lack of websocket authentication in Lens causes remote code execution when visiting a malicious website

Published Jan 10, 2022 CVSS 3.1 · 8.3 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
Linux users running Lens 5.2.6 and earlier could be compromised by visiting a malicious website. The malicious website could make websocket connections from the victim's browser to Lens and so operate the local terminal feature. This would allow the attacker to execute arbitrary commands as the Lens user.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2021-31296 Linux users running Lens 5.2.6 and earlier could be compromised by visiting a malicious website. The malicious website could make websocket connections from the victim's browser to Lens and so operate the local terminal feature. This would allow the attacker to execute arbitrary commands as the Lens user.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
Mirantis
Published
Updated
Aug 4, 2024, 4:25 AM
Reserved
Jan 10, 2022, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Jan 10, 2022, 4:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 4:12 AM