CVE-2021-43734 Path traversal in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Attackers can read arbitrary files on the host via directory traversal in kkFileview, potentially leaking sensitive information.

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-2021-43734?

CVE-2021-43734 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 Feb 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

kkFileview v4.0.0 has arbitrary file read through a directory traversal vulnerability which may lead to sensitive file leak on related host.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-43734?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Keking Kkfileview.

How do I fix CVE-2021-43734?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-43734 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-2021-43734 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2021-43734 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Nuclei template.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-jp89-xgxv-777w.

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