CVE-2021-47724 STVS ProVision Authenticated File Disclosure via archive.rb

High 7.1 Published Updated

Authenticated attackers can read arbitrary system files via path traversal in the archive download functionality of STVS ProVision.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2021-47724?

CVE-2021-47724 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in STVS ProVision, published on 9 Dec 2025. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

STVS ProVision 5.9.10 contains a path traversal vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers to access arbitrary files by manipulating the files parameter in the archive download functionality. Attackers can send GET requests to /archive/download with directory traversal sequences to read sensitive system files like /etc/passwd.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-47724?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Stvs Provision.

How do I fix CVE-2021-47724?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-47724 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-2021-47724 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2021-47724 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-5wfc-7v23-c2vf.

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