CVE-2021-22572

Data-transfer-project information disclosure via tmp directory

Description

On unix-like systems, the system temporary directory is shared between all users on that system. The root cause is File.createTempFile creates files in the the system temporary directory with world readable permissions. Any sensitive information written to theses files is visible to all other local users on unix-like systems. We recommend upgrading past commit https://github.com/google/data-transfer-project/pull/969

Categories

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.01%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: Google LLC Data-Transfer-Project
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/google/data-transfer-project/pull/969 third party advisory patch
https://github.com/JLLeitschuh/security-research/security/advisories/GHSA-22c6-wcjm-qfjg third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-22572?
CVE-2021-22572 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-22572?
To fix CVE-2021-22572, 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-2021-22572 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-22572 is being actively exploited. 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-2021-22572?
CVE-2021-22572 affects Google LLC Data-Transfer-Project.
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