SB2021040123 - Path traversal in Gitjacker 



SB2021040123 - Path traversal in Gitjacker

Published: April 1, 2021

Security Bulletin ID SB2021040123
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Path traversal (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-29417)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform directory traversal attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error within a crafted .git directory. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request and read arbitrary files on the system, leading to remote code execution.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.