HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2021-27886
CRITICAL

CVE-2021-27886

CWE-78Published: March 2, 2021· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

rakibtg Docker Dashboard before 2021-02-28 allows command injection in backend/utilities/terminal.js via shell metacharacters in the command parameter of an API request. NOTE: this is NOT a Docker, Inc. product.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2021-27886 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

docker_dashboard_project1 product(s)
docker dashboard
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

PATCHhttps://github.com/rakibtg/docker-web-gui/commit/79cdc41809f2030fce21a1109898bd79e4190661
PATCHhttps://github.com/rakibtg/docker-web-gui/commit/79cdc41809f2030fce21a1109898bd79e4190661
ADVISORYhttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/163416/Docker-Dashboard-Remote-Command-Execution.html
ADVISORYhttps://github.com/rakibtg/docker-web-gui/issues/23
ADVISORYhttps://www.docker.com/legal/trademark-guidelines
ADVISORYhttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/163416/Docker-Dashboard-Remote-Command-Execution.html
ADVISORYhttps://github.com/rakibtg/docker-web-gui/issues/23
ADVISORYhttps://www.docker.com/legal/trademark-guidelines

All References (8)

→
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/163416/Docker-Dashboard-Remote-Command-Execution.htmlThird Party Advisory · VDB Entry
→
https://github.com/rakibtg/docker-web-gui/commit/79cdc41809f2030fce21a1109898bd79e4190661Patch · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/rakibtg/docker-web-gui/issues/23Third Party Advisory
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https://www.docker.com/legal/trademark-guidelinesThird Party Advisory
→
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/163416/Docker-Dashboard-Remote-Command-Execution.htmlThird Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://github.com/rakibtg/docker-web-gui/commit/79cdc41809f2030fce21a1109898bd79e4190661Patch · Third Party Advisory
→
https://github.com/rakibtg/docker-web-gui/issues/23Third Party Advisory
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https://www.docker.com/legal/trademark-guidelinesThird Party Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2021-27886
CVSS Score9.8 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-78
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedMar 2, 2021

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2021-27886 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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