CVE-2021-45427 Path traversal in n/a
Unauthenticated attackers can delete arbitrary files via path traversal in Emerson XWEB 300D EVO due to incorrect access control.
- 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-2021-45427?
CVE-2021-45427 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 30 Dec 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Emerson XWEB 300D EVO 3.0.7--3ee403 is affected by: unauthenticated arbitrary file deletion due to path traversal. An attacker can browse and delete files without any authentication due to incorrect access control and directory traversal.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-45427?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Emerson Xweb300d Evo Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2021-45427?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-45427 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-2021-45427 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-45427 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6crc-x5g7-hpmc.