CVE-2021-42787CWE-20

Directory Traversal Write/Delete/Partial Read at AgentConfigurationServlet

Critical · published March 9, 2022

CVSS v3.1
9.4
EPSS
1%
Percentile
70.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A sneaky directory traversal vulnerability in SteelCentral AppInternals could let an attacker access sensitive files with just a crafted request! 🔥 Think of it like a delivery service that takes any address a customer provides without verifying if it's legitimate — opening the door to packages that could contain anything, including unwanted surprises! If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to access any file on the server, potentially exposing sensitive data or configuration files. This is absolutely devastating for your security posture — imagine the chaos if confidential information falls into the wrong hands!

Put simply

Think of it like a delivery service that takes any address a customer provides without verifying if it's legitimate — opening the door to packages that could contain anything, including unwanted surprises! The vulnerability lies in the AgentConfigurationServlet of the Dynamic Sampling Agent, which fails to validate user input, allowing attackers to manipulate the file paths and access unauthorized files on the server.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to access any file on the server, potentially exposing sensitive data or configuration files. This is absolutely devastating for your security posture — imagine the chaos if confidential information falls into the wrong hands! Immediate action is crucial! Patch to the latest version of SteelCentral AppInternals to close this vulnerability. Additionally, implement input validation measures to prevent any malicious payloads from being processed. Don't wait — protect your systems now! You've got this! By following these steps, you'll be well on your way to securing your environment. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.4 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01328 · 70.8th percentile
Weakness
CWE-20 · Improper Input Validation
Published
2022-03-09T16:51Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 09 MAR 16:51Z
    Directory Traversal Write/Delete/Partial Read at AgentConfigurationServlet
    cvelistv5