CVE-2021-46037: Path traversal in MCMS

net.mingsoft:ms-mcms Updated 02 Oct 2025

Summary

19/02/2022

Disclosed on

CVE-2021-46037

CVE

No i

Fix available

High

Severity

8.1

CVSS Score

CVE-2021-46037: Path traversal in MCMS. Affects net.mingsoft:ms-mcms versions < 5.2.4. No fix is published. How to fix ↓

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Background

MCMS (Mingsoft Content Management System) is a Maven package that provides a content management system for web applications. It allows users to create, manage, and publish digital content. MCMS version 5.2.4 is affected by a path traversal vulnerability that allows an attacker to delete arbitrary files using the component /template/unzip.do.

Vulnerability Detail

The path traversal vulnerability in MCMS version 5.2.4 enables an attacker to delete files outside the intended directory. By manipulating the file path in the /template/unzip.do component, an attacker can traverse the file system and delete arbitrary files. This can lead to unauthorized access, data loss, and potential system compromise.

How To Fix

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Workaround

There is no known workaround for this vulnerability at this time.

Conclusion

MCMS version 5.2.4 is affected by a path traversal vulnerability that allows an attacker to delete arbitrary files. It is crucial to upgrade to a patched version of MCMS to mitigate this vulnerability. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.

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