CVE-2021-37469 — MEDIUM (6.5)

Q: What is CVE-2021-37469?

CVE-2021-37469 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). In NCH WebDictate v2.13 and earlier, authenticated users can abuse logprop?file=/.. path traversal to read files on the filesystem.

Q: How severe is CVE-2021-37469?

CVE-2021-37469 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2021-37469?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Nch Webdictate.

Vulnerability Description

In NCH WebDictate v2.13 and earlier, authenticated users can abuse logprop?file=/.. path traversal to read files on the filesystem.

CVSS Score

6.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Nch	Webdictate	<= 2.13

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-22

References

https://github.com/0xfml/poc/blob/main/NCH/WebDictate_2.13_LFI.mdExploitThird Party Advisory
https://www.nch.com.au/webdictate/index.htmlProduct
https://github.com/0xfml/poc/blob/main/NCH/WebDictate_2.13_LFI.mdExploitThird Party Advisory
https://www.nch.com.au/webdictate/index.htmlProduct

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-37469?

CVE-2021-37469 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). In NCH WebDictate v2.13 and earlier, authenticated users can abuse logprop?file=/.. path traversal to read files on the filesystem.

How severe is CVE-2021-37469?

CVE-2021-37469 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2021-37469?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Nch Webdictate.