CVE-2021-21428
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CVE-2021-21428 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7/10 on the CVSS scale. Openapi generator is a java tool which allows generation of API client libraries (SDK generation), server stubs, documentation and configuration automatically given an OpenAPI Spec. openapi-generator-online creates insecure temporary folders with File.createTempFile during the code generation process. EPSS estimates a 0.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Openapi generator is a java tool which allows generation of API client libraries (SDK generation), server stubs, documentation and configuration automatically given an OpenAPI Spec. openapi-generator-online creates insecure temporary folders with File.createTempFile during the code generation process. The insecure temporary folders store the auto-generated files which can be read and appended to by any users on the system. The issue has been patched with `Files.createTempFile` and released in the v5.1.0 stable version.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openapi-Generator | Openapi Generator | < 5.1.0 |
References
- https://github.com/OpenAPITools/openapi-generator/pull/8788Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/OpenAPITools/openapi-generator/security/advisories/GHSA-23x4-m842-fmwfExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/OpenAPITools/openapi-generator/pull/8788Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/OpenAPITools/openapi-generator/security/advisories/GHSA-23x4-m842-fmwfExploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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