Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
BMC Track-It! has an authenticated remote code execution flaw in email attachment handling. A logged-in attacker could upload arbitrary files and run code as the service account. That can compromise help-desk data and potentially the host. The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat as high priority for Track-It! environments because successful exploitation can run code on the server. Prioritize patch verification and access reduction, especially if Track-It! stores sensitive help-desk, asset, or user data.
Technical view
CVE-2021-35002 is CWE-434 in BMC Track-It! 20.21.01.102. The flaw is improper validation of user-supplied email attachments, enabling arbitrary file upload and code execution in the service account context. CVSS is 8.8: network reachable, low complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction.
Likely exposure
Organizations running BMC Track-It!, especially version 20.21.01.102, are the stated exposure. Risk is higher where authenticated portal or email-processing access is broadly available. The bundle does not identify other affected versions or deployment prerequisites.
Exploitation context
Authentication is required, so this is not described as unauthenticated internet-wide exploitation. The source bundle marks KEV as false and provides no cited evidence of active exploitation. A compromised or malicious low-privileged account could still be enough to attempt abuse.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE description, ZDI advisory, and BMC advisory reference. The bundle names one affected version and does not provide fixed-version details, exploit indicators, or active exploitation evidence. Avoid assuming broader product impact without vendor confirmation.
Mitigation direction
- Confirm installed Track-It! version against BMC guidance.
- Apply the patched Track-It! release identified by BMC.
- Restrict Track-It! access to trusted users and networks.
- Review service account privileges and reduce unnecessary rights.
- Monitor attachment handling paths and service account activity.
Validation and detection
- Inventory all BMC Track-It! instances and versions.
- Check whether version 20.21.01.102 is present.
- Verify BMC patch status using vendor documentation.
- Review logs for unusual attachment uploads or service account execution.
- Confirm affected systems are not unnecessarily internet-exposed.
Public sources used
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CWE-434: File access and web shell behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 8.8 (3.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H2.85.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.0 score
8.8HighVector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- ZDI-22-002CVE reference · x_research-advisory
- vendor-provided URLCVE reference · vendor-advisory
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CWE details
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Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.