8.8
CWE
22
EPSS
0.043%
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2024-21891: Path Traversal

First published: Tue Feb 20 2024(Updated: )

Node.js could allow a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions, caused by improper path traversal sequence sanitization. By using a path traversal attack, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability leading to filesystem permission model bypass.

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Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
redhat/nodejs<20.11.1
20.11.1
IBM Cognos Analytics<=12.0.0-12.0.3
IBM Cognos Analytics<=11.2.0-11.2.4 FP3
Node.js>=20.0.0<20.11.1
Node.js>=21.0.0<21.6.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-21891?

    CVE-2024-21891 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote attackers to bypass security restrictions.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-21891?

    To mitigate CVE-2024-21891, update Node.js to version 20.11.1 or apply the relevant patches for IBM Cognos Analytics.

  • What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2024-21891?

    CVE-2024-21891 can be exploited through path traversal attacks, allowing unauthorized access to files in the system.

  • Which software is affected by CVE-2024-21891?

    CVE-2024-21891 affects Node.js and specific versions of IBM Cognos Analytics.

  • What is the impact of CVE-2024-21891?

    The impact of CVE-2024-21891 includes potential unauthorized access to the filesystem, compromising the security of the application.

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