CVE-2021-43358 Sunnet eHRD - Path Traversal

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can exploit inadequate URL filtering to perform path traversal and download system files without authentication.

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-2021-43358?

CVE-2021-43358 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in Sunnet eHRD, published on 1 Dec 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Sunnet eHRD has inadequate filtering for special characters in URLs, which allows a remote attacker to perform path traversal attacks without authentication, access restricted paths and download system files.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-43358?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Sun Ehrd.

How do I fix CVE-2021-43358?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-43358 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-2021-43358 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-43358 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-h54c-fc27-mr9x.

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