CVE-2021-43264
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CVE-2021-43264 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 3.3/10 on the CVSS scale. In Mahara before 20.04.5, 20.10.3, 21.04.2, and 21.10.0, adjusting the path component for the page help file allows attackers to bypass the intended access control for HTML files via directory traversal. It replaces the - character with the / character.. EPSS estimates a 0.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In Mahara before 20.04.5, 20.10.3, 21.04.2, and 21.10.0, adjusting the path component for the page help file allows attackers to bypass the intended access control for HTML files via directory traversal. It replaces the - character with the / character.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mahara | Mahara | >= 20.04.0, < 20.04.5 |
| Mahara | Mahara | >= 20.10.0, < 20.10.3 |
| Mahara | Mahara | >= 21.04.0, < 21.04.2 |
References
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/mahara/+bug/1944979Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://mahara.org/interaction/forum/topic.php?id=8954Vendor Advisory
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/mahara/+bug/1944979Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://mahara.org/interaction/forum/topic.php?id=8954Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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