CVE-2021-21569 Path traversal in NetWorker
A remote NetWorker server user can exploit a path traversal flaw to access unauthorized information on NetWorker clients.
- 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-2021-21569?
CVE-2021-21569 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in Dell NetWorker, published on 28 Sep 2021. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Dell NetWorker, versions 18.x and 19.x contain a Path traversal vulnerability. A NetWorker server user with remote access to NetWorker clients may potentially exploit this vulnerability and gain access to unauthorized information.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-21569?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Dell Emc Networker.
How do I fix CVE-2021-21569?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-21569 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-2021-21569 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-21569 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Dell NetWorker
Sources
Also known as GHSA-cvxw-xp9j-7wf4.