CVE-2021-47724: provision Path Traversal — Exploit

Description

STVS ProVision 5.9.10 contains a path traversal vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers to access arbitrary files by manipulating the files parameter in the archive download functionality. Attackers can send GET requests to /archive/download with directory traversal sequences to read sensitive system files like /etc/passwd.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

6.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-22 Path Traversal

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
stvs	provision	All
stvs	provision	All
stvs	provision	All
stvs	provision	All
stvs	provision	All
stvs	provision	All
stvs	provision	All
stvs	provision	All
stvs	provision	All

References

Exploits

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49481

Other References

http://www.stvs.ch https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/stvs-provision-authenticated-file-disclosure-via-archiverb https://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2021-5623.php

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-47724? +

STVS ProVision 5.9.10 contains a path traversal vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers to access arbitrary files by manipulating the files parameter in the archive download functionality. Attackers can send GET requests to /archive/download with directory traversal sequences to read sensitive system files like /etc/passwd. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2021-47724? +

CVE-2021-47724 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.5 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-47724? +

CVE-2021-47724 affects products from stvs, specifically: provision. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2021-47724? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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