Timenet
CVE-2021-36717
HIGH
Severity by source
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/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:N/A:N
Lifecycle Timeline
1DescriptionNVD
Synerion TimeNet version 9.21 contains a directory traversal vulnerability where, on the "Name" parameter, the attacker can return to the root directory and open the host file. This might give the attacker the ability to view restricted files, which could provide the attacker with more information required to further compromise the system.
AnalysisAI
Synerion TimeNet version 9.21 contains a directory traversal vulnerability where, on the "Name" parameter, the attacker can return to the root directory and open the host file. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
Technical ContextAI
This vulnerability is classified as Path Traversal (CWE-22), which allows attackers to access files and directories outside the intended path. Synerion TimeNet version 9.21 contains a directory traversal vulnerability where, on the "Name" parameter, the attacker can return to the root directory and open the host file. This might give the attacker the ability to view restricted files, which could provide the attacker with more information required to further compromise the system. Affected products include: Synerion Timenet. Version information: version 9.21.
RemediationAI
No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Validate and canonicalize file paths. Use chroot or sandboxing. Reject input containing path separators or '../' sequences.
Same weakness CWE-22 – Path Traversal
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External POC / Exploit Code
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