CVE-2021-44138: Path Traversal
First published: Mon Apr 04 2022(Updated: )
There is a Directory traversal vulnerability in Caucho Resin, as distributed in Resin 4.0.52 - 4.0.56, which allows remote attackers to read files in arbitrary directories via a ; in a pathname within an HTTP request.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Caucho Technology Resin | >=4.0.52<=4.0.56 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2021-44138?
CVE-2021-44138 has been classified with a medium severity due to its potential to allow unauthorized file access.
How do I fix CVE-2021-44138?
To fix CVE-2021-44138, updating Caucho Resin to version 4.0.57 or later is recommended.
What is the impact of CVE-2021-44138 on my server?
CVE-2021-44138 can allow remote attackers to read sensitive files from arbitrary directories, compromising server security.
What versions of Caucho Resin are affected by CVE-2021-44138?
CVE-2021-44138 affects Caucho Resin versions 4.0.52 to 4.0.56.
How can I test if my system is vulnerable to CVE-2021-44138?
You can test for CVE-2021-44138 by attempting to access files outside the intended directory structure using specially crafted HTTP requests.
- agent/type
- agent/softwarecombine
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/weakness
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/severity
- agent/author
- agent/references
- agent/description
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/event
- agent/source
- agent/tags
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- vendor/caucho
- canonical/caucho technology resin
- version/caucho technology resin/4.0.52
- version/caucho technology resin/4.0.56