CVE-2021-40745: Adobe Campaign Path Traversal Leads to Information Exposure

Published Nov 17, 2021
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Updated

Adobe Campaign version 21.2.1 (and earlier) is affected by a Path Traversal vulnerability that could lead to reading arbitrary server files. By leveraging an exposed XML file, an unauthenticated attacker can enumerate other files on the server.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Adobe Campaign<=21.2.1
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Nov 17, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:44 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:44 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-40745?

CVE-2021-40745 is a Path Traversal vulnerability in Adobe Campaign version 21.2.1 (and earlier) that allows an unauthenticated attacker to read arbitrary server files.

2

How severe is CVE-2021-40745?

CVE-2021-40745 has a severity rating of 7.5 (high).

3

How does CVE-2021-40745 affect Adobe Campaign?

CVE-2021-40745 affects Adobe Campaign version 21.2.1 (and earlier), allowing an unauthenticated attacker to read arbitrary server files.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2021-40745?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2021-40745 by leveraging an exposed XML file to enumerate other files on the server.

5

Is Linux or Windows affected by CVE-2021-40745?

No, Linux and Windows are not affected by CVE-2021-40745.

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