CVE-2021-45043 Path traversal in n/a
An attacker can exploit a directory traversal vulnerability to read sensitive system files like /etc/shadow from the HD-Network Real-time Monitoring System.
- 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-2021-45043?
CVE-2021-45043 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 Dec 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
HD-Network Real-time Monitoring System 2.0 allows ../ directory traversal to read /etc/shadow via the /language/lang s_Language parameter.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-45043?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Hd-Network Real-Time Monitoring System Project Hd-Network Real-Time Monitoring System.
How do I fix CVE-2021-45043?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-45043 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-2021-45043 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2021-45043 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry, 1 Nuclei template and 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-wphx-qm9g-v53m.