CVE-2021-3874
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 1.16%
Last modified
CVE-2021-3874 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. bookstack is vulnerable to Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal'). EPSS estimates a 1.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
bookstack is vulnerable to Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Bookstackapp | Bookstack | < 21.08.5 |
References
- https://github.com/bookstackapp/bookstack/commit/7224fbcc89f00f2b71644e36bb1b1d96addd1d5aPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://huntr.dev/bounties/ac268a17-72b5-446f-a09a-9945ef58607aExploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/bookstackapp/bookstack/commit/7224fbcc89f00f2b71644e36bb1b1d96addd1d5aPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://huntr.dev/bounties/ac268a17-72b5-446f-a09a-9945ef58607aExploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-3874?
bookstack is vulnerable to Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
How severe is CVE-2021-3874?
CVE-2021-3874 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.16% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-3874?
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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