CVE-2021-40841 Path traversal in n/a
Authenticated attackers can exploit a path traversal flaw in LiveConfig to read arbitrary files on the underlying server.
- 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-2021-40841?
CVE-2021-40841 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Feb 2022. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A Path Traversal vulnerability for a log file in LiveConfig 2.12.2 allows authenticated attackers to read files on the underlying server.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-40841?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Liveconfig Liveconfig.
How do I fix CVE-2021-40841?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-40841 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-2021-40841 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-40841 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-87f9-xhhm-637m.