CVE-2021-46897 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

This CVE record pertains to a vulnerability in Wagtail CRX CodeRed Extensions that allows for path traversal when serving protected media.

Understanding CVE-2021-46897

This CVE concerns a security issue in Wagtail CRX CodeRed Extensions, previously known as CodeRed CMS or coderedcms.

What is CVE-2021-46897?

The vulnerability in views.py in Wagtail CRX CodeRed Extensions before version 0.22.3 enables upward path traversal when delivering protected media.

The Impact of CVE-2021-46897

The vulnerability allows unauthorized access to protected media files by traversing the directory structure.
Attackers can potentially view sensitive content intended to be secure.

Technical Details of CVE-2021-46897

This section outlines the specifics of the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

Views.py in Wagtail CRX CodeRed Extensions prior to 0.22.3 permits path traversal, leading to unauthorized access to protected media.

Affected Systems and Versions

Vendor: n/a
Product: n/a
Affected Versions: All versions before 0.22.3

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability exploits a lack of proper input validation in the views.py component, enabling malicious actors to bypass intended access restrictions.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to address and prevent exploitation of the CVE.

Immediate Steps to Take

Upgrade Wagtail CRX CodeRed Extensions to version 0.22.3 or later.
Restrict access to vulnerable components and files.
Monitor and audit access to protected media.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement secure coding practices to prevent path traversal vulnerabilities.
Regularly update and patch software to address security flaws.

Patching and Updates

Apply patches and updates provided by the project maintainers to fix the path traversal vulnerability in Wagtail CRX CodeRed Extensions.