CVE-2021-21064: Magento UPWARD-php Path traversal vulnerability via UPWARD Connector

Published Feb 25, 2021
·
Updated

Magento UPWARD-php version 1.1.4 (and earlier) is affected by a Path traversal vulnerability in Magento UPWARD Connector version 1.1.2 (and earlier) due to the upload feature. An attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability to upload a malicious YAML file that can contain instructions which allows reading arbitrary files from the remote server. Access to the admin console is required for successful exploitation.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Magento UPWARD Connector<=1.1.2
Magento Upward Php<=1.1.4

Event History

Feb 25, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:22 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:22 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Free Weekly Intel

Don't miss critical vulnerabilities

Join thousands of security professionals who receive our weekly digest of trending CVEs, zero-days, and exploited vulnerabilities.

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this Magento UPWARD-php vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this Magento UPWARD-php vulnerability is CVE-2021-21064.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-21064?

The severity of CVE-2021-21064 is medium with a severity value of 4.9.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-21064?

Magento UPWARD Connector version 1.1.2 (and earlier) and Magento UPWARD-php version 1.1.4 (and earlier) are affected by CVE-2021-21064.

4

How does CVE-2021-21064 vulnerability work?

CVE-2021-21064 is a Path traversal vulnerability in Magento UPWARD Connector that can be exploited by uploading a malicious YAML file containing instructions.

5

How can I fix CVE-2021-21064?

To fix CVE-2021-21064, upgrade to Magento UPWARD Connector version 1.1.3 or later and Magento UPWARD-php version 1.1.5 or later.

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2026 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203