CVE-2021-37317 Path traversal in n/a

Critical 9.1 Published Updated

Remote attackers can write arbitrary files to the router via directory traversal in the Cloud Disk feature, requiring a firmware upgrade.

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-2021-37317?

CVE-2021-37317 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 3 Feb 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Directory Traversal vulnerability in Cloud Disk in ASUS RT-AC68U router firmware version before 3.0.0.4.386.41634 allows remote attackers to write arbitrary files via improper sanitation on the target for COPY and MOVE operations.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-37317?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Asus Rt-Ac68u Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2021-37317?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-37317 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-2021-37317 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2021-37317 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-53c9-q26h-r9v2.

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