CVE-2021-29246: Path Traversal

Published May 5, 2021
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Updated

BTCPay Server through 1.0.7.0 suffers from directory traversal, which allows an attacker with admin privileges to achieve code execution. The attacker must craft a malicious plugin file with special characters to upload the file outside of the restricted directory.

Affected Software

1 affected component
btcpayserver Btcpay Server<=1.0.7.0

Event History

May 5, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:25 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:25 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-29246?

CVE-2021-29246 is considered a critical security vulnerability due to its potential for code execution by an attacker with admin privileges.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-29246?

To fix CVE-2021-29246, upgrade your BTCPay Server installation to a version prior to 1.0.8.0 that addresses this vulnerability.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2021-29246?

CVE-2021-29246 affects all versions of BTCPay Server up to and including 1.0.7.0.

4

What can an attacker do with CVE-2021-29246?

An attacker with admin privileges can exploit CVE-2021-29246 to execute arbitrary code by crafting a malicious plugin file.

5

Is user intervention required to exploit CVE-2021-29246?

Yes, an attacker must have admin privileges and must intentionally upload a specially crafted plugin file to exploit CVE-2021-29246.

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