CVE-2021-43685

libretime hv3.0.0-alpha.10 is affected by a path manipulation vulnerability in /blob/master/legacy/application/modules/rest/controllers/ShowImageController.php…

published December 1, 2021

CVSS
—
EPSS
1%
Percentile
68.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ This path manipulation vulnerability is a sneaky one hiding in libretime hv3.0.0-alpha.10! An attacker could take advantage of it through the rename function — how crafty! Think of it like a delivery service that blindly follows any address change without confirming if it's valid — it could send the package to an entirely unexpected location! 📦 An attacker could potentially manipulate file paths, leading to unauthorized access to sensitive files or even the ability to overwrite existing files. This could result in data loss or unintended consequences that no one wants to deal with!

Put simply

Think of it like a delivery service that blindly follows any address change without confirming if it's valid — it could send the package to an entirely unexpected location! 📦 The flaw lies in the ShowImageController.php file, where the rename function lacks proper validation for file paths. This allows attackers to exploit this weakness and perform path traversal attacks.

What to do

An attacker could potentially manipulate file paths, leading to unauthorized access to sensitive files or even the ability to overwrite existing files. This could result in data loss or unintended consequences that no one wants to deal with! To mitigate this vulnerability, ensure you validate all input paths before using them in the rename function. Updating to the latest version of LibreTime, if available, is also recommended to incorporate any security patches. 🛡️ You’ve got this! By taking these steps, you will help secure your application and keep the internet a safer place! 🔒

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01228 · 68.6th percentile
Published
2021-12-01T15:11Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 01 DEC 15:11Z
    libretime hv3.0.0-alpha.10 is affected by a path manipulation vulnerability in /blob/master/legacy/application/modules/rest/controllers/ShowImageController.php…
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