CVE-2021-44041 Explained : Impact and Mitigation

UiPath Assistant 21.4.4 allows attackers to execute code and capture NTLM credentials. Learn about the impact, technical details, and mitigation steps.

Understanding CVE-2021-44041

UiPath Assistant vulnerability with potential code execution and credential capture.

What is CVE-2021-44041?

UiPath Assistant 21.4.4 can execute attacker-controlled data from the file path supplied to the --dev-widget argument, enabling code execution on a victim's machine or NTLM credential capture.

The Impact of CVE-2021-44041

This vulnerability allows attackers to run malicious code on a victim's system or capture sensitive credentials, posing a significant security risk.

Technical Details of CVE-2021-44041

Details of the vulnerability in UiPath Assistant.

Vulnerability Description

UiPath Assistant 21.4.4 loads and executes data from a specified file path, leading to potential code execution and credential theft.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: UiPath Assistant
Version: 21.4.4
Status: Affected

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers provide a networked or WebDAV file path to the --dev-widget argument, enabling malicious code execution or credential theft.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to mitigate and prevent exploitation of CVE-2021-44041.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update UiPath Assistant to a patched version
Avoid opening unknown or suspicious file paths

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update software and security patches
Implement network segmentation to limit access

Patching and Updates

Patch your UiPath Assistant to the latest version to address the vulnerability.