Vulnerability identifier: #VU86548
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 7.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-22
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Helm
Web applications /
CMS
Vendor: The Helm Project
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote user to overwrite arbitrary files on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences when saving charts at Chart.yaml. A remote user can send a specially crafted HTTP request and overwrite arbitrary files on the system.
Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Helm: 3.0.0 - 3.14.0
External links
http://github.com/helm/helm/security/advisories/GHSA-v53g-5gjp-272r
http://github.com/helm/helm/commit/0d0f91d1ce277b2c8766cdc4c7aa04dbafbf2503
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.