CVE-2021-46902 Path traversal in n/a

High 7.2 Published Updated

An admin can read or delete arbitrary files due to improper path validation in Meinberg LANTIME firmware.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
An administrator
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2021-46902?

CVE-2021-46902 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 Feb 2024. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An issue was discovered in LTOS-Web-Interface in Meinberg LANTIME-Firmware before 6.24.029 MBGID-9343 and 7 before 7.04.008 MBGID-6303. Path validation is mishandled, and thus an admin can read or delete files in violation of expected access controls.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-46902?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Meinbergglobal Lantime Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2021-46902?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-46902 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-2021-46902 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-46902 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9jx4-4hmg-8h59.

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