ID:5184 - Exploit for Path traversal in Salt - CVE-2021-25282

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ID:5184 - Exploit for Path traversal in Salt - CVE-2021-25282

Published: February 28, 2021


Vulnerability identifier: #VU50980
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-25282
CWE-ID: CWE-22
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
Salt

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to perform directory traversal attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences within the salt.wheel.pillar_roots.write method. A remote user can send a specially crafted HTTP request and read arbitrary files on the system.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.