CVE-2021-41185

Download file outside intended directory

Description

Mycodo is an environmental monitoring and regulation system. An exploit in versions prior to 8.12.7 allows anyone with access to endpoints to download files outside the intended directory. A patch has been applied and a release made. Users should upgrade to version 8.12.7. As a workaround, users may manually apply the changes from the fix commit.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.46%
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Affected: kizniche Mycodo
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/kizniche/Mycodo/security/advisories/GHSA-252r-94ph-m229 third party advisory patch
https://github.com/kizniche/Mycodo/issues/1105 issue tracking third party advisory
https://github.com/kizniche/Mycodo/commit/23ac5dd422029c2b6ae1701a3599b6d41b66a6a9 third party advisory patch
https://github.com/kizniche/Mycodo/releases/tag/v8.12.7 third party advisory release notes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-41185?
CVE-2021-41185 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-41185?
To fix CVE-2021-41185, 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-2021-41185 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-41185 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-2021-41185?
CVE-2021-41185 affects kizniche Mycodo.
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