Vulnerability identifier: #VU52830
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-22
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
HedgeDoc
Client/Desktop applications /
Other client software
Vendor: HedgeDoc
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. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request and read arbitrary .md files on the system.
Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
HedgeDoc: 0.3.3 - 1.7.2
External links
http://github.com/hedgedoc/hedgedoc/security/advisories/GHSA-p528-555r-pf87
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.