CVE-2021-20123: Draytek VigorConnect Path Traversal Vulnerability

Published Oct 13, 2021
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Updated

A local file inclusion vulnerability exists in Draytek VigorConnect 1.6.0-B3 in the file download functionality of the DownloadFileServlet endpoint. An unauthenticated attacker could leverage this vulnerability to download arbitrary files from the underlying operating system with root privileges.

Other sources

Draytek VigorConnect contains a path traversal vulnerability in the DownloadFileServlet endpoint. An unauthenticated attacker could leverage this vulnerability to download arbitrary files from the underlying operating system with root privileges.

CISA

Affected Software

2 affected components
DrayTek VigorConnect=1.6.0-beta3
DrayTek VigorConnect

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Remove

    Remove Draytek VigorConnect 1.6.0-B3 from your environment.

    Discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable (stop using/uninstall the affected Draytek VigorConnect 1.6.0-B3 instance).

Event History

Oct 13, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:47 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:47 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Sep 3, 2024
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this local file inclusion vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this local file inclusion vulnerability is CVE-2021-20123.

2

What is the severity level of CVE-2021-20123?

CVE-2021-20123 has a severity level of 7.5 (high).

3

What is the affected software for CVE-2021-20123?

The affected software for CVE-2021-20123 is Draytek VigorConnect 1.6.0-B3.

4

How does CVE-2021-20123 work?

CVE-2021-20123 allows an unauthenticated attacker to download arbitrary files with root privileges by exploiting the file download functionality of the DownloadFileServlet endpoint in Draytek VigorConnect 1.6.0-B3.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2021-20123?

Yes, it is recommended to upgrade to a fixed version of Draytek VigorConnect to mitigate CVE-2021-20123.

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