CVE-2021-40668 — HIGH (8.1)

Vulnerability Description

The Android application HTTP File Server (Version 1.4.1) by 'slowscript' is affected by a path traversal vulnerability that permits arbitrary directory listing, file read, and file write.

CVSS Score

8.1

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Http File Server Project	Http File Server	1.4.1

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-22

References

https://eddiez.me/path-traversal-in-slowscript-httpfileserver/ExploitThird Party Advisory
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=slowscript.httpfileserverProductThird Party Advisory
https://eddiez.me/path-traversal-in-slowscript-httpfileserver/ExploitThird Party Advisory
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=slowscript.httpfileserverProductThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-40668?

CVE-2021-40668 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH). The Android application HTTP File Server (Version 1.4.1) by 'slowscript' is affected by a path traversal vulnerability that permits arbitrary directory listing, file read, and file write.

How severe is CVE-2021-40668?

CVE-2021-40668 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2021-40668?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Http File Server Project Http File Server.