CVE-2021-43741 Path traversal in n/a
An attacker can achieve remote code execution in CMSimple by manipulating file names in the configuration, requiring immediate patching.
- 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-2021-43741?
CVE-2021-43741 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 Apr 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
CMSimple 5.4 is vulnerable to Directory Traversal. The vulnerability exists when a user changes the file name to malicious file on config.php leading to remote code execution.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-43741?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Cmsimple Cmsimple.
How do I fix CVE-2021-43741?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-43741 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-2021-43741 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-43741 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
- CVE-2024-57548 Missing authorization in n/a
- CVE-2021-47734 CMSimple 5.4 Authenticated Local File Inclusion Remote Code Execution
- CVE-2021-47735 CMSimple 5.4 Authenticated Remote Code Execution via Template Editing
- CVE-2024-58280 CMSimple 5.15 Remote Command Execution via Extensions Configuration
- CVE-2024-57546 Information disclosure in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-pf7h-2j4w-49wx.