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CVE-2021-44140: Incorrect Default Permissions

November 24, 2021 (updated November 29, 2021)

Remote attackers may delete arbitrary files in a system hosting a JSPWiki instance by using a carefuly crafted http request on logout, given that those files are reachable to the user running the JSPWiki instance.

References

  • jspwiki-wiki.apache.org/Wiki.jsp?page=CVE-2021-44140
  • lists.apache.org/thread/5qglpjdhvobppx7j550lf1sk28f6011t
  • nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-44140

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Affected versions

All versions before 2.11.0

Fixed versions

  • 2.11.0

Solution

Upgrade to version 2.11.0 or above.

Impact 9.1 CRITICAL

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

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Weakness

  • CWE-276: Incorrect Default Permissions

Source file

maven/org.apache.jspwiki/jspwiki-war/CVE-2021-44140.yml

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