CVE-2021-38146 Path traversal in n/a

High 7.5 Published 22 Nov 2021 Updated 4 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can read arbitrary files via path traversal in the File Download API of Wipro Holmes Orchestrator.

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-2021-38146?

CVE-2021-38146 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 Nov 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The File Download API in Wipro Holmes Orchestrator 20.4.1 (20.4.1_02_11_2020) allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via absolute path traversal in the SearchString JSON field in /home/download POST data.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-38146?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Wipro Holmes.

How do I fix CVE-2021-38146?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-38146 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-2021-38146 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2021-38146 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Nuclei template.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-r23x-gq8q-5637.