CVE-2021-32769: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in micronaut-core

Published Jul 16, 2021
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Updated

Micronaut is a JVM-based, full stack Java framework designed for building JVM applications. A path traversal vulnerability exists in versions prior to 2.5.9. With a basic configuration, it is possible to access any file from a filesystem, using "/../../" in the URL. This occurs because Micronaut does not restrict file access to configured paths. The vulnerability is patched in version 2.5.9. As a workaround, do not use in mapping, use only , which exposes only flat structure of a directory not allowing traversal. If using Linux, another workaround is to run micronaut in chroot.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Objectcomputing Micronaut<2.5.9

Event History

Jul 16, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:25 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:25 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this Micronaut vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this Micronaut vulnerability is CVE-2021-32769.

2

What is Micronaut?

Micronaut is a JVM-based, full stack Java framework designed for building JVM applications.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2021-32769?

The severity of CVE-2021-32769 is high with a severity value of 7.5.

4

How does the path traversal vulnerability in Micronaut occur?

The path traversal vulnerability in Micronaut occurs because it is possible to access any file from a filesystem using "/../../" in the URL.

5

How can I fix the path traversal vulnerability in Micronaut?

To fix the path traversal vulnerability in Micronaut, you should update to version 2.5.9 or later.

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