CVE-2021-36701 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can delete arbitrary files on the host via the backup deletion feature in HTMLy.
- 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-2021-36701?
CVE-2021-36701 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 3 Aug 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In htmly version 2.8.1, is vulnerable to an Arbitrary File Deletion on the local host when delete backup files. The vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to delete arbitrary know files on the host.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-36701?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Htmly Htmly.
How do I fix CVE-2021-36701?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-36701 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-2021-36701 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-36701 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-h4fv-5xhr-585c.