CVE-2021-20072 Path traversal in Racom MIDGE Firmware

High 7.2 Published 16 Feb 2021 Updated 3 Aug 2024

Authenticated attackers can arbitrarily access and delete files on Racom MIDGE devices due to a directory traversal vulnerability.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: An administrator
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2021-20072?

CVE-2021-20072 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in Racom MIDGE Firmware, published on 16 Feb 2021. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Racom's MIDGE Firmware 4.4.40.105 contains an issue that allows attackers to arbitrarily access and delete files via an authenticated directory traveral.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-20072?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Racom M\!dge Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2021-20072?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-20072 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.

Is CVE-2021-20072 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-20072 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-w886-cxvw-j48v.