Path traversal in gitjacker - CVE-2021-29417

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Path traversal in gitjacker - CVE-2021-29417

Published: April 1, 2021


Vulnerability identifier: #VU51846
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-29417
CWE-ID: CWE-22
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
gitjacker
Software vendor:
Liam Galvin

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error within a crafted .git directory. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request and read arbitrary files on the system, leading to remote code execution.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

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