#VU62078 Information disclosure in Subversion - CVE-2021-28544

Vulnerability identifier: #VU62078

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-28544

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Subversion
Server applications / Frameworks for developing and running applications

Vendor: Apache Foundation

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to exposure of the node "copyfrom" path copied from a protected location. A remote user can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Subversion: 1.10.0 alpha1 - 1.14.1

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External links
https://subversion.apache.org/security/CVE-2021-28544-advisory.txt

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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