CVE-2021-36471

Directory Traversal vulnerability in AdminLTE 3.1.0 allows remote attackers to gain escalated privilege and view sensitive information via /admin/index2.html…

Critical · published February 7, 2023

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
2%
Percentile
77.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A sneaky directory traversal vulnerability lurks in AdminLTE 3.1.0, empowering remote attackers to escalate privileges and peek at sensitive info just like that! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant that accidentally leaves the back door ajar. A clever diner could slip through unnoticed, accessing restricted areas that should be off-limits, like the chef's secret recipes! An attacker could exploit this gap to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information or even escalate their privileges within the system. This could lead to a full compromise of sensitive data and functionality, creating chaos in your admin environment. Absolutely devastating for security!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant that accidentally leaves the back door ajar. A clever diner could slip through unnoticed, accessing restricted areas that should be off-limits, like the chef's secret recipes! This directory traversal vulnerability allows attackers to access restricted URIs such as /admin/index2.html and /admin/index3.html. Ultimately, it enables unauthorized access due to misconfigurations and lacks proper restrictions.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this gap to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information or even escalate their privileges within the system. This could lead to a full compromise of sensitive data and functionality, creating chaos in your admin environment. Absolutely devastating for security! Immediately audit your AdminLTE setup for proper configurations, ensuring that these URIs are secured and not publicly accessible. Update to the latest version and implement strict access controls to prevent unauthorized directory access. 🛡️ You've got this! Follow these steps to lock things down and secure your AdminLTE setup. 🔒✨

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01755 · 77.7th percentile
Published
2023-02-07T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 07 FEB 00:00Z
    Directory Traversal vulnerability in AdminLTE 3.1.0 allows remote attackers to gain escalated privilege and view sensitive information via /admin/index2.html…
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