CVE-2021-44278 : Security Advisory and Response

Librenms 21.11.0 is affected by a path manipulation vulnerability in includes/html/pages/device/showconfig.inc.php.

Understanding CVE-2021-44278

Librenms 21.11.0 has a critical path manipulation vulnerability that can impact the security of the system.

What is CVE-2021-44278?

The vulnerability in Librenms 21.11.0 allows attackers to manipulate paths within the system's configuration files, potentially leading to unauthorized access or other malicious activities.

The Impact of CVE-2021-44278

The vulnerability can result in unauthorized access, data manipulation, or other malicious actions by exploiting the path manipulation issue.

Technical Details of CVE-2021-44278

Librenms 21.11.0 vulnerability technical information.

Vulnerability Description

The path manipulation vulnerability in includes/html/pages/device/showconfig.inc.php of Librenms 21.11.0 allows attackers to modify paths within configuration files.

Affected Systems and Versions

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Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit the vulnerability by manipulating paths in configuration files to gain unauthorized access or perform malicious actions.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to mitigate and prevent the CVE-2021-44278 vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Librenms to the latest version.
Monitor system logs for any unusual activity.
Implement strict access controls to limit unauthorized access.

Long-Term Security Practices

Conduct regular security audits and penetration testing.
Educate users on best practices for cybersecurity.

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches as soon as they are released to address the vulnerability in Librenms 21.11.0.