CVE-2021-29641 File upload in n/a

High 8.8 Published 7 Apr 2021 Updated 3 Aug 2024

Authenticated attackers can upload PHP files to execute arbitrary code on Directus installations using Apache and local storage.

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-2021-29641?

CVE-2021-29641 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 7 Apr 2021. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Directus 8 before 8.8.2 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code because file-upload permissions include the ability to upload a .php file to the main upload directory and/or upload a .php file and a .htaccess file to a subdirectory. Exploitation succeeds only for certain installations with the Apache HTTP Server and the local-storage driver (e.g., when the product was obtained from hub.docker.com).

Weakness: CWE-434

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-29641?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Rangerstudio Directus.

How do I fix CVE-2021-29641?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-29641 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2021-29641 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-29641 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-cfr5-vjc2-p7gj.