Vulnerability identifier: #VU58834

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-44725

CWE-ID: CWE-22

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
KNIME Server
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor: Knime

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences in a request for a client profile. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request and read arbitrary files on the system.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

KNIME Server: 4.13.3

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External links
http://docs.knime.com/2021-06/server_update_guide/index.html#_bugfixes

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.