CVE-2021-40371

Gridpro Request Management for Windows Azure Pack before 2.0.7912 allows Directory Traversal for remote code execution, as demonstrated by ..\\ in a scriptName…

published October 25, 2021

CVSS
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EPSS
7%
Percentile
94.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A sneaky Directory Traversal vulnerability in Gridpro Request Management for Azure Pack could let attackers reach into parts of your system they shouldn't! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant with a poorly guarded kitchen door. If someone can sneak a peek through the door, they might grab ingredients or even start cooking without any oversight! If exploited, an attacker could gain unauthorized access to sensitive parts of the system, potentially executing malicious code that could wreak havoc on your infrastructure. This could lead to data breaches or the compromise of critical services, making it an alarming scenario!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant with a poorly guarded kitchen door. If someone can sneak a peek through the door, they might grab ingredients or even start cooking without any oversight! This vulnerability allows an attacker to perform directory traversal by manipulating the scriptName JSON value in a request, enabling them to access restricted directories and execute arbitrary code.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could gain unauthorized access to sensitive parts of the system, potentially executing malicious code that could wreak havoc on your infrastructure. This could lead to data breaches or the compromise of critical services, making it an alarming scenario! To mitigate this risk, ensure your system is updated to version 2.0.7912 or later. Additionally, implement strict input validation to prevent traversal attempts and regularly audit your application for security issues. You've got this! With these steps, you're on your way to securing your system! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.07109 · 94.2th percentile
Published
2021-10-25T06:33Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 25 OCT 06:33Z
    Gridpro Request Management for Windows Azure Pack before 2.0.7912 allows Directory Traversal for remote code execution, as demonstrated by ..\\ in a scriptName…
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