CVE-2021-23241: Path Traversal

Published Jan 7, 2021
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Updated

MERCUSYS Mercury X18G 1.0.5 devices allow Directory Traversal via ../ in conjunction with a loginLess or login.htm URI (for authentication bypass) to the web server, as demonstrated by the /loginLess/../../etc/passwd URI.

Affected Software

2 affected components
MERCUSYS Mercury X18g Firmware=1.0.5
MERCUSYS Mercury X18G

Event History

Jan 7, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:19 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:19 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-23241?

CVE-2021-23241 is a vulnerability in MERCUSYS Mercury X18G 1.0.5 devices that allows Directory Traversal, which can be exploited for authentication bypass.

2

How severe is CVE-2021-23241?

CVE-2021-23241 has a severity rating of 5.3, which is considered medium.

3

How does CVE-2021-23241 affect MERCUSYS Mercury X18G firmware version 1.0.5?

CVE-2021-23241 affects MERCUSYS Mercury X18G firmware version 1.0.5 by allowing Directory Traversal via ../ in conjunction with a loginLess or login.htm URI, enabling an attacker to bypass authentication.

4

Is MERCUSYS Mercury X18G device vulnerable to CVE-2021-23241?

No, MERCUSYS Mercury X18G devices are not vulnerable to CVE-2021-23241.

5

How can I fix CVE-2021-23241 vulnerability?

To fix CVE-2021-23241 vulnerability, it is recommended to update the MERCUSYS Mercury X18G firmware to a version that is not affected by the vulnerability.

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