CVE-2021-23428

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.67%

Last modified

CVE-2021-23428 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. This affects all versions of package elFinder.NetCore. The Path.Combine(...) method is used to create an absolute file path. EPSS estimates a 1.67% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

This affects all versions of package elFinder.NetCore. The Path.Combine(...) method is used to create an absolute file path. Due to missing sanitation of the user input and a missing check of the generated path its possible to escape the Files directory via path traversal

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability
1.67%

73.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Elfinder.Netcore ProjectElfinder.NetcoreAll versions

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-23428?
This affects all versions of package elFinder.NetCore. The Path.Combine(...) method is used to create an absolute file path. Due to missing sanitation of the user input and a missing check of the generated path its possible to escape the Files directory via path traversal
How severe is CVE-2021-23428?
CVE-2021-23428 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.67% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-23428?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST