Directory Traversal Vulnerability in Rust Embedded Crate
CVE-2021-45712

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Rust-embed Project

Status
Rust-embed
Vendor
CVE Published:
26 December 2021

What is CVE-2021-45712?

A directory traversal issue was identified within the rust-embed crate, affecting versions prior to 6.3.0. This vulnerability can allow an attacker to manipulate file paths in debug mode, potentially exposing sensitive files or directories on the server. Developers using rust-embed should upgrade to version 6.3.0 or later to mitigate this security risk. Regularly updating dependencies is critical to maintaining a secure application environment.

References

https://rustsec.org/advisories/RUSTSEC-2021-0126.html
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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