CVE-2021-42811 Vulnerability in SafeNet KeySecure
An authenticated user can exploit a path traversal flaw in SafeNet KeySecure to read arbitrary files from the underlying system.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2021-42811?
CVE-2021-42811 is a low-severity path traversal vulnerability in Thales DIS SafeNet KeySecure, published on 10 Jun 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in SafeNet KeySecure allows an authenticated user to read arbitrary files from the underlying system on which the product is deployed.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-42811?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Thalesgroup Safenet Keysecure.
How do I fix CVE-2021-42811?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-42811 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-2021-42811 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-42811 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Thales DIS SafeNet KeySecure
Sources
Also known as GHSA-q4x8-7m89-6cxq.