Vulnerability identifier: #VU59332

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-21908

CWE-ID: CWE-22

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Garrett Metal Detectors iC Module CMA
Hardware solutions / Other hardware appliances

Vendor: Garrett Metal Detectors

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 in "file" parameter in the handle_delete function. A remote administrator can send a specially crafted HTTP request and delete arbitrary files on the system.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Garrett Metal Detectors iC Module CMA: 5.0

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External links
http://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2021-1359

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.