CVE-2021-43496

Public Exploit

Description

Clustering master branch as of commit 53e663e259bcfc8cdecb56c0bb255bd70bfcaa70 is affected by a directory traversal vulnerability. This attack can cause the disclosure of critical secrets stored anywhere on the system and can significantly aid in getting remote code access.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 40.17% Top 5%
Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/varun-suresh/Clustering/issues/12 third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-43496?
CVE-2021-43496 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-43496?
To fix CVE-2021-43496, 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-2021-43496 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-43496 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~40% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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