CVE-2021-40680
HIGHCVSS 8.1/10EPSS 1.26%
Last modified
CVE-2021-40680 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. There is a Directory Traversal vulnerability in Artica Proxy (4.30.000000 SP206 through SP255, and VMware appliance 4.30.000000 through SP273) via the filename parameter to /cgi-bin/main.cgi.. EPSS estimates a 1.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
There is a Directory Traversal vulnerability in Artica Proxy (4.30.000000 SP206 through SP255, and VMware appliance 4.30.000000 through SP273) via the filename parameter to /cgi-bin/main.cgi.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Articatech | Web Proxy | 4.30.000000 | Sp206 |
References
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Apr/39Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Apr/39Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-40680?
There is a Directory Traversal vulnerability in Artica Proxy (4.30.000000 SP206 through SP255, and VMware appliance 4.30.000000 through SP273) via the filename parameter to /cgi-bin/main.cgi.
How severe is CVE-2021-40680?
CVE-2021-40680 has a CVSS score of 8.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-40680?
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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