CVE-2021-37442: Path Traversal

Published Jul 25, 2021
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Updated

NCH IVM Attendant v5.12 and earlier allows path traversal via viewfile?file=/.. to read files.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Nchsoftware Ivm Attendant<=5.12

Event History

Jul 25, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:14 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:14 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2021-37442.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-37442?

The severity of CVE-2021-37442 is medium.

3

How does CVE-2021-37442 impact NCH IVM Attendant?

CVE-2021-37442 allows path traversal via viewfile?file=/.. to read files in NCH IVM Attendant v5.12 and earlier.

4

How can I check if my version of NCH IVM Attendant is affected by CVE-2021-37442?

If you are using NCH IVM Attendant version 5.12 or earlier, your software may be affected by CVE-2021-37442.

5

How can I fix CVE-2021-37442?

To fix CVE-2021-37442, it is recommended to update NCH IVM Attendant to a version higher than 5.12.

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