What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-29417?

CVE-2021-29417 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (Critical). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 3.8%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2021-29417?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2021-29417. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Gitjacker CVE-2021-29417

CRITICAL

Path Traversal (CWE-22)

2021-03-29 cve@mitre.org

RCE Path Traversal Gitjacker

9.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

9.8 CRITICAL

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

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:H

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Mar 29, 2021 - 19:15 nvd

CRITICAL 9.8

DescriptionNVD

gitjacker before 0.1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .git directory because of directory traversal.

AnalysisAI

gitjacker before 0.1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .git directory because of directory traversal. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. This Path Traversal vulnerability could allow attackers to access files and directories outside the intended path.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Path Traversal (CWE-22), which allows attackers to access files and directories outside the intended path. gitjacker before 0.1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .git directory because of directory traversal. Affected products include: Gitjacker Project Gitjacker. Version information: before 0.1.0.

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.