CVE-2021-27183 Path traversal in n/a
Administrators can exploit an arbitrary file write vulnerability in MDaemon's Remote Administration to create or modify files, potentially leading to remote code execution.
- 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-2021-27183?
CVE-2021-27183 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 14 Apr 2021. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An issue was discovered in MDaemon before 20.0.4. Administrators can use Remote Administration to exploit an Arbitrary File Write vulnerability. An attacker is able to create new files in any location of the filesystem, or he may be able to modify existing files. This vulnerability may directly lead to Remote Code Execution.
Weakness: CWE-610
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-27183?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Altn Mdaemon.
How do I fix CVE-2021-27183?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-27183 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-2021-27183 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-27183 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-vj3m-vm3j-x4j5.