What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-22028?

CVE-2021-22028 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1 (Critical). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 2.4%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2021-22028?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2021-22028. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Greenplum CVE-2021-22028

CRITICAL

Path Traversal (CWE-22)

2021-11-19 security@vmware.com

Path Traversal Information Disclosure Greenplum

9.1

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

9.1 CRITICAL

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Nov 19, 2021 - 17:15 nvd

CRITICAL 9.1

DescriptionNVD

In versions of Greenplum database prior to 5.28.6 and 6.14.0, greenplum database contains a file path traversal vulnerability leading to information disclosure from the file system. A malicious user can read/write information from the file system using this vulnerability.

AnalysisAI

In versions of Greenplum database prior to 5.28.6 and 6.14.0, greenplum database contains a file path traversal vulnerability leading to information disclosure from the file system. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.1), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Path Traversal (CWE-22), which allows attackers to access files and directories outside the intended path. In versions of Greenplum database prior to 5.28.6 and 6.14.0, greenplum database contains a file path traversal vulnerability leading to information disclosure from the file system. A malicious user can read/write information from the file system using this vulnerability. Affected products include: Greenplum. Version information: prior to 5.28.6.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Validate and canonicalize file paths. Use chroot or sandboxing. Reject input containing path separators or '../' sequences.