CVE-2021-43495 Path traversal in n/a
A directory traversal flaw in AlquistManager allows attackers to read critical system secrets, potentially facilitating 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-2021-43495?
CVE-2021-43495 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 Nov 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
AlquistManager branch as of commit 280d99f43b11378212652e75f6f3159cde9c1d36 is affected by a directory traversal vulnerability in alquist/IO/input.py. 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-2021-43495?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Alquistai Alquist.
How do I fix CVE-2021-43495?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-43495 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-2021-43495 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2021-43495 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Nuclei template.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hwpm-fghj-2p7p.