CVE-2021-43693 Path traversal in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 29 Nov 2021 Updated 4 Aug 2024

An attacker can exploit a file inclusion vulnerability in Vesta Control Panel to read sensitive files or execute arbitrary code.

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-2021-43693?

CVE-2021-43693 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 29 Nov 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

vesta 0.9.8-24 is affected by a file inclusion vulnerability in file web/add/user/index.php.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-43693?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Vestacp Vesta Control Panel.

How do I fix CVE-2021-43693?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-43693 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-2021-43693 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-43693 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-w922-rmxr-g296.