CVE-2021-47755CWE-22

Oliver Library Server v5 - Arbitrary File Download

High · published January 15, 2026

CVSS v4.0
8.7
EPSS
1%
Percentile
56.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An unauthenticated attacker can download any file on your server just by tweaking a single parameter! 🔥 Think of it as a restaurant where the waiter never checks your order — anyone could simply ask for the chef's secret recipes without ever needing a reservation! This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive files, allowing attackers to steal critical information or even exploit other systems. It's like leaving the front door wide open while you take a nap — a recipe for disaster!

Put simply

Think of it as a restaurant where the waiter never checks your order — anyone could simply ask for the chef's secret recipes without ever needing a reservation! The file download vulnerability in Oliver Library Server v5 allows attackers to exploit the 'fileName' parameter in the FileServlet endpoint to access arbitrary system files without authentication, potentially exposing sensitive data.

What to do

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive files, allowing attackers to steal critical information or even exploit other systems. It's like leaving the front door wide open while you take a nap — a recipe for disaster! Immediate steps include patching to the latest version of Oliver Library Server, ensuring proper input validation in the file download functionality, and reviewing server file permissions to limit exposure. It's essential to sanitize user inputs to prevent future exploits! You can tackle this! Follow these steps and secure your system like a pro! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v4.0
8.7 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
EPSS
0.00818 · 56.7th percentile
Weakness
CWE-22 · Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
Published
2026-01-15T15:52Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 15 JAN 15:52Z
    Oliver Library Server v5 - Arbitrary File Download
    cvelistv5