CVE-2021-21428

Public Exploit
Creation of Temporary File in Directory with Insecure Permissions in the OpenAPI-Generator online generator

Description

Openapi generator is a java tool which allows generation of API client libraries (SDK generation), server stubs, documentation and configuration automatically given an OpenAPI Spec. openapi-generator-online creates insecure temporary folders with File.createTempFile during the code generation process. The insecure temporary folders store the auto-generated files which can be read and appended to by any users on the system. The issue has been patched with `Files.createTempFile` and released in the v5.1.0 stable version.

Categories

9.3
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.05%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: OpenAPITools openapi-generator
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-21428?
CVE-2021-21428 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-21428?
To fix CVE-2021-21428, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2021-21428 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-21428 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-21428?
CVE-2021-21428 affects OpenAPITools openapi-generator.
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