CVE-2021-40668
Published: 09 June 2022
Summary
CVE-2021-40668 is a high-severity Path Traversal (CWE-22) vulnerability in Http File Server Project Http File Server. Its CVSS base score is 8.1 (High).
Operationally, ranked in the top 39.3% of CVEs by exploit likelihood; it is not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog; a public proof-of-concept is referenced.
EU & UK References
- 🇪🇺 ENISA EUVD: EUVD-2021-27840
Vulnerability details
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.
- CWE(s)
Related Threats
No named actor attribution yet. ATT&CK technique mapping in progress for this CVE.
Affected Assets
Mitigating Controls
Likely Mitigating Controls AI
Per-CVE control mapping for this CVE has not run yet; the list below is derived from the weakness types (CWEs) cited in the NVD entry.
Validates pathnames and filenames to prevent traversal outside intended directories.