What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-29488?

CVE-2021-29488 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.9%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2021-29488?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2021-29488. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Sabnzbd CVE-2021-29488

MEDIUM

Relative Path Traversal (CWE-23)

2021-05-07 security-advisories@github.com

Information Disclosure Sabnzbd

5.3

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

5.3 MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

Low

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

May 07, 2021 - 15:15 nvd

MEDIUM 5.3

DescriptionNVD

SABnzbd is an open source binary newsreader. A vulnerability was discovered in SABnzbd that could trick the filesystem.renamer() function into writing downloaded files outside the configured Download Folder via malicious PAR2 files. A patch was released as part of SABnzbd 3.2.1RC1. As a workaround, limit downloads to NZBs without PAR2 files, deny write permissions to the SABnzbd process outside areas it must access to perform its job, or update to a fixed version.

AnalysisAI

SABnzbd is an open source binary newsreader. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-23. SABnzbd is an open source binary newsreader. A vulnerability was discovered in SABnzbd that could trick the filesystem.renamer() function into writing downloaded files outside the configured Download Folder via malicious PAR2 files. A patch was released as part of SABnzbd 3.2.1RC1. As a workaround, limit downloads to NZBs without PAR2 files, deny write permissions to the SABnzbd process outside areas it must access to perform its job, or update to a fixed version. Affected products include: Sabnzbd.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.