GHSA-m33v-338h-4v9f
Path traversal in Node-Red
Packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| npm | @node-red/runtime | < 1.2.8 | 1.2.8 |
Details
As written in the advisory (Markdown source, shown as plain text).
### Impact
This vulnerability allows arbitrary path traversal via the Projects API.
If the Projects feature is enabled, a user with `projects.read` permission is able to access any file via the Projects API.
### Patches
The issue has been patched in Node-RED 1.2.8
### Workarounds
The vulnerability applies only to the Projects feature which is not enabled by default in Node-RED.
The primary workaround is not give untrusted users read access to the Node-RED editor.
### For more information
If you have any questions or comments about this advisory:
* Email us at [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])
### Acknowledgements
Thanks to the Tencent Woodpecker Security Team for disclosing this vulnerability.
References
External links from the advisory. They lead to third-party sites.
- https://github.com/node-red/node-red/security/advisories/GHSA-m33v-338h-4v9f
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-21298
- https://github.com/node-red/node-red/commit/74db3e17d075f23d9c95d7871586cf461524c456
- https://github.com/node-red/node-red/releases/tag/1.2.8
- https://www.npmjs.com/package/@node-red/runtime