CVE-2021-40887

Projectsend version r1295 is affected by a directory traversal vulnerability

published October 11, 2021

CVSS
—
EPSS
2%
Percentile
83.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky directory traversal lurks in Projectsend r1295! An attacker can exploit this by adding '../' to grab any PHP file on the server — it’s like using a secret passage to access restricted areas! 🔍 Think of it like a sneaky delivery person who finds a service entrance and wanders into the office, grabbing packages that shouldn't be accessible. Instead of checking IDs, the system just lets anyone through! 📦 This vulnerability could potentially allow an attacker to access sensitive files across the system. Imagine the chaos if they snagged critical PHP files or other important documents stored in the /upload/files/ folder! It's not just embarrassing — it could lead to data leaks or unauthorized access!

Put simply

Think of it like a sneaky delivery person who finds a service entrance and wanders into the office, grabbing packages that shouldn't be accessible. Instead of checking IDs, the system just lets anyone through! 📦 The directory traversal vulnerability in Projectsend arises from inadequate sanitization of the files[] parameter, allowing an attacker to manipulate file paths and access files outside the intended directory.

What to do

This vulnerability could potentially allow an attacker to access sensitive files across the system. Imagine the chaos if they snagged critical PHP files or other important documents stored in the /upload/files/ folder! It's not just embarrassing — it could lead to data leaks or unauthorized access! To remediate this, it’s essential to patch Projectsend to the latest version that addresses this issue. Additionally, implementing strict input validation and sanitizing file paths will help block similar attacks in the future. You've got this! Fix the vulnerability and keep your server secure! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02370 · 83.7th percentile
Published
2021-10-11T10:12Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 11 OCT 10:12Z
    Projectsend version r1295 is affected by a directory traversal vulnerability
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