CVE-2021-20661 Path traversal in SolarView Compact

High 8.1 Published Updated

Authenticated attackers can delete arbitrary files and directories on SolarView Compact servers via a directory traversal vulnerability.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2021-20661?

CVE-2021-20661 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in Contec Co., Ltd. SolarView Compact, published on 24 Feb 2021. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Directory traversal vulnerability in SolarView Compact SV-CPT-MC310 prior to Ver.6.5 allows authenticated attackers to delete arbitrary files and/or directories on the server via unspecified vectors.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-20661?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Contec Sv-Cpt-Mc310 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2021-20661?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-20661 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-2021-20661 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-20661 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-jw7g-5p4f-2mpw.

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