CVE-2021-3152: Path Traversal

Published Jan 21, 2021
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Updated

DISPUTED Home Assistant before 2021.1.3 does not have a protection layer that can help to prevent directory-traversal attacks against custom integrations. NOTE: the vendor's perspective is that the vulnerability itself is in custom integrations written by third parties, not in Home Assistant; however, Home Assistant does have a security update that is worthwhile in addressing this situation.

Affected Software

1 affected component
home-assistant home-assistant<2021.1.3

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Home Assistant to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2021.1.3

Event History

Jan 21, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:10 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:10 PM
Description
Jan 26, 2021
Disputed
06:16 PM
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-3152?

CVE-2021-3152 is a vulnerability in Home Assistant before version 2021.1.3 that allows directory-traversal attacks against custom integrations.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-3152?

CVE-2021-3152 has a severity level of medium with a CVSS score of 5.3.

3

How does CVE-2021-3152 affect Home Assistant?

CVE-2021-3152 affects Home Assistant versions up to and excluding 2021.1.3.

4

Are there any references for CVE-2021-3152?

Yes, you can refer to the following links for more information: [link1](https://www.home-assistant.io/blog/2021/01/14/security-bulletin/) and [link2](https://www.home-assistant.io/blog/2021/01/22/security-disclosure/).

5

What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) for CVE-2021-3152?

The Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) for CVE-2021-3152 is CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal').

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