Vulnerability Description
Node-Red is a low-code programming for event-driven applications built using nodejs. Node-RED 1.2.7 and earlier has a vulnerability which 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. The issue has been patched in Node-RED 1.2.8. 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.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nodered | Node-Red | < 1.2.8 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/node-red/node-red/commit/74db3e17d075f23d9c95d7871586cf461524PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/node-red/node-red/releases/tag/1.2.8Release NotesThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/node-red/node-red/security/advisories/GHSA-m33v-338h-4v9fThird Party Advisory
- https://www.npmjs.com/package/%40node-red/runtime
- https://github.com/node-red/node-red/commit/74db3e17d075f23d9c95d7871586cf461524PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/node-red/node-red/releases/tag/1.2.8Release NotesThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/node-red/node-red/security/advisories/GHSA-m33v-338h-4v9fThird Party Advisory
- https://www.npmjs.com/package/%40node-red/runtime
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-21298?
CVE-2021-21298 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.5 (LOW). Node-Red is a low-code programming for event-driven applications built using nodejs. Node-RED 1.2.7 and earlier has a vulnerability which allows arbitrary path traversal via the Projects API. If the P...
How severe is CVE-2021-21298?
CVE-2021-21298 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2021-21298?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Nodered Node-Red.