CVE-2021-28959 Path traversal in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Unauthenticated attackers can achieve remote code execution via directory traversal in a ZIP archive entry in Zoho ManageEngine Eventlog Analyzer.

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

What is CVE-2021-28959?

CVE-2021-28959 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 30 Apr 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Zoho ManageEngine Eventlog Analyzer through 12147 is vulnerable to unauthenticated directory traversal via an entry in a ZIP archive. This leads to remote code execution.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-28959?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Zohocorp Manageengine Eventlog Analyzer.

How do I fix CVE-2021-28959?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-28959 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-2021-28959 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-28959 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-jqhq-x433-j3xh.

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