CVE-2021-43492

Published: Nov 12, 2021Modified: Jun 17, 2026

7.5

Vector

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

Exploitability: 3.9 / Impact: 3.6

Source: NVD

Description

AlquistManager branch as of commit 280d99f43b11378212652e75f6f3159cde9c1d36 is affected by a directory traversal vulnerability. This attack can cause the disclosure of critical secrets stored anywhere on the system andcan significantly aid in getting remote code access.

Affected (1)

Products: Alquistai: Alquist

1 product

Configuration A

1 vulnerable

Vulnerable Software	Affected Versions
Alquistai Alquist	Version 2017-06-13

Related CWEs

Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')

The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.

References (2)

https://github.com/AlquistManager/alquist/issues/42

Source: cve@mitre.org

ExploitThird Party Advisory

https://github.com/AlquistManager/alquist/issues/42

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

ExploitThird Party Advisory

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