CVE-2021-32814 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in Skytable
Remote attackers can exploit a path traversal flaw in Skytable to destroy or manipulate critical files on the host system.
- 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-2021-32814?
CVE-2021-32814 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in skytable, published on 3 Aug 2021. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Skytable is a NoSQL database with automated snapshots and TLS. Versions prior to 0.5.1 are vulnerable to a a directory traversal attack enabling remotely connected clients to destroy and/or manipulate critical files on the host's file system. This security bug has been patched in version 0.5.1. There are no known workarounds aside from upgrading.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-32814?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Skytable Skytable.
How do I fix CVE-2021-32814?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-32814 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-2021-32814 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-32814 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in skytable
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2hj9-cxmc-m4g7.