CVE-2021-43492

Public Exploit

Description

AlquistManager branch as of commit 280d99f43b11378212652e75f6f3159cde9c1d36 is affected by a directory traversal vulnerability. This attack can cause the disclosure of critical secrets stored anywhere on the system andcan significantly aid in getting remote code access.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.42% Top 25%
Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/AlquistManager/alquist/issues/42 third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-43492?
CVE-2021-43492 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-43492?
To fix CVE-2021-43492, 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-2021-43492 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-43492 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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