ID:7087 - Exploit for Path traversal in Apache APISIX - CVE-2021-43557

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:7087 - Exploit for Path traversal in Apache APISIX - CVE-2021-43557

ID:7087 - Exploit for Path traversal in Apache APISIX - CVE-2021-43557

Published: November 29, 2021


Vulnerability identifier: #VU58389
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-43557
CWE-ID: CWE-22
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
Apache APISIX

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

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

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences in the request_uri parameter. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request and read arbitrary files on the system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.