GitHub Advisoryadvisory · npm
GHSA-m33v-338h-4v9f Path traversal in Node-Red
LOW
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- Aliases
- CVE-2021-21298
- Ecosystem
- npm
- Packages
- @node-red/runtime
- Severity
- Low
- Weaknesses
- CWE-22
- Reviewed
- 2021-02-26
Affected packages
• npm @node-red/runtime: < 1.2.8 → fixed in 1.2.8
Description
Impact
This vulnerability allows arbitrary path traversal via the Projects API.
If the Projects feature is enabled, a user with `projects.read` permission is able to access any file via the Projects API.
Patches
The issue has been patched in Node-RED 1.2.8
Workarounds
The vulnerability applies only to the Projects feature which is not enabled by default in Node-RED.
The primary workaround is not give untrusted users read access to the Node-RED editor.
For more information
If you have any questions or comments about this advisory:
• Email us at [email protected]
Acknowledgements
Thanks to the Tencent Woodpecker Security Team for disclosing this vulnerability.
Related
Alias · CVE (1)
- CVE-2021-21298 Node-Red is a low-code programming for event-driven applications built using nodejs. vulnerability
Weakness · CWE (1)
- CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory weakness
References
- https://github.com/node-red/node-red/security/advisories/GHSA-m33v-338h-4v9f web
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-21298 advisory
- https://github.com/node-red/node-red/commit/74db3e17d075f23d9c95d7871586cf461524c456 web
- https://github.com/node-red/node-red/releases/tag/1.2.8 web
- https://www.npmjs.com/package/@node-red/runtime web