CVE-2021-40349
MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 1.09%
Last modified
CVE-2021-40349 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. e7d Speed Test (aka speedtest) 0.5.3 allows a path-traversal attack that results in information disclosure via the "GET /.." substring.. EPSS estimates a 1.09% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
e7d Speed Test (aka speedtest) 0.5.3 allows a path-traversal attack that results in information disclosure via the "GET /.." substring.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Speed Test Project | Speed Test | 0.5.3 |
References
- https://github.com/e7d/speedtest/releasesRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://old.reddit.com/r/HackingTechniques/comments/poc55t/directory_traversal_bypass_on_e7d_speedtest/Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/e7d/speedtest/releasesRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://old.reddit.com/r/HackingTechniques/comments/poc55t/directory_traversal_bypass_on_e7d_speedtest/Patch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-40349?
e7d Speed Test (aka speedtest) 0.5.3 allows a path-traversal attack that results in information disclosure via the "GET /.." substring.
How severe is CVE-2021-40349?
CVE-2021-40349 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.09% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-40349?
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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