CVE-2021-43494 Path traversal in n/a
Directory traversal in OpenCV-REST-API allows attackers to read critical secrets and potentially achieve remote code execution.
- 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-2021-43494?
CVE-2021-43494 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Nov 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
OpenCV-REST-API master branch as of commit 69be158c05d4dd5a4aff38fdc680a162dd6b9e49 is affected by a directory traversal vulnerability. This attack can cause the disclosure of critical secrets stored anywhere on the system and can significantly aid in getting remote code access.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-43494?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Codingforentrepreneurs Opencv Rest Api.
How do I fix CVE-2021-43494?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-43494 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-2021-43494 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-43494 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-m6gp-p6w8-32gw.