CWE-552
AllowedFiles or Directories Accessible to External Parties
Abstraction: Base · Status: Draft
The product makes files or directories accessible to unauthorized actors, even though they should not be.
751 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-979H-W3GC-XRMQ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 22:28 – Updated: 2026-06-29 15:31A CWE-269: Improper Privilege Management vulnerability exists in EnerlinÕX ComÕX versions prior to V6.8.4 that could cause disclosure of device configuration information to any authenticated user when a specially crafted request is sent to the device.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-22769"
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"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269",
"CWE-552"
],
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-06-11T16:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "A CWE-269: Improper Privilege Management vulnerability exists in Enerlin\u00d5X Com\u00d5X versions prior to V6.8.4 that could cause disclosure of device configuration information to any authenticated user when a specially crafted request is sent to the device.",
"id": "GHSA-979h-w3gc-xrmq",
"modified": "2026-06-29T15:31:54Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T22:28:29Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-22769"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://download.schneider-electric.com/files?p_Doc_Ref=SEVD-2021-159-06"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://download.schneider-electric.com/files?p_Doc_Ref=SEVD-2021-194-02"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-98GJ-54M7-M5M8
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-01-29 00:00 – Updated: 2022-04-20 00:01An information disclosure vulnerability exists due to a web server misconfiguration in the Reolink RLC-410W v3.0.0.136_20121102. A specially-crafted HTTP request can lead to a disclosure of sensitive information. An attacker can send an HTTP request to trigger this vulnerability.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-21236"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-200",
"CWE-552"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-01-28T20:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "An information disclosure vulnerability exists due to a web server misconfiguration in the Reolink RLC-410W v3.0.0.136_20121102. A specially-crafted HTTP request can lead to a disclosure of sensitive information. An attacker can send an HTTP request to trigger this vulnerability.",
"id": "GHSA-98gj-54m7-m5m8",
"modified": "2022-04-20T00:01:44Z",
"published": "2022-01-29T00:00:41Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-21236"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2022-1446"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-99CP-FCQX-FCJJ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-01-11 00:00 – Updated: 2022-01-16 00:01Keeping sensitive data in unprotected BluetoothSettingsProvider prior to SMR Jan-2022 Release 1 allows untrusted applications to get a local Bluetooth MAC address.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-22269"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-552"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-01-10T14:12:00Z",
"severity": "LOW"
},
"details": "Keeping sensitive data in unprotected BluetoothSettingsProvider prior to SMR Jan-2022 Release 1 allows untrusted applications to get a local Bluetooth MAC address.",
"id": "GHSA-99cp-fcqx-fcjj",
"modified": "2022-01-16T00:01:05Z",
"published": "2022-01-11T00:00:55Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-22269"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2022\u0026month=1"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-99CP-G9Q7-3P6C
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-08-13 21:36 – Updated: 2026-08-29 00:30Vault Secrets Operator 1.3.0 up to 1.4.1 is vulnerable to an arbitrary file read and credential exfiltration issue in the AppRole authentication configuration that may allow a tenant with limited Kubernetes RBAC permissions to read files from the operator pod's filesystem and transmit their contents to a tenant-controlled endpoint, potentially leading to privilege escalation within the cluster. This vulnerability (CVE-2026-8715) is fixed in Vault Secrets Operator 1.5.0.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-8715"
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"CWE-552"
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"nvd_published_at": "2026-08-13T21:18:32Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "Vault Secrets Operator 1.3.0 up to 1.4.1 is vulnerable to an arbitrary file read and credential exfiltration issue in the AppRole authentication configuration that may allow a tenant with limited Kubernetes RBAC permissions to read files from the operator pod\u0027s filesystem and transmit their contents to a tenant-controlled endpoint, potentially leading to privilege escalation within the cluster. This vulnerability (CVE-2026-8715) is fixed in Vault Secrets Operator 1.5.0.",
"id": "GHSA-99cp-g9q7-3p6c",
"modified": "2026-08-29T00:30:56Z",
"published": "2026-08-13T21:36:14Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-8715"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://discuss.hashicorp.com/t/hcsec-2026-28-vault-secrets-operator-vulnerable-to-arbitrary-file-read-via-approle-secretidpath/77645"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/08/28/3"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-99W3-WM8P-H383
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-01-13 18:31 – Updated: 2026-01-14 15:32phpgurukul News Portal Project V4.1 has an Arbitrary File Deletion Vulnerability in remove_file.php. The parameter file can cause any file to be deleted.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-69990"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-552"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-01-13T16:16:04Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "phpgurukul News Portal Project V4.1 has an Arbitrary File Deletion Vulnerability in remove_file.php. The parameter file can cause any file to be deleted.",
"id": "GHSA-99w3-wm8p-h383",
"modified": "2026-01-14T15:32:58Z",
"published": "2026-01-13T18:31:05Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-69990"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/Y4y17/CVE/blob/main/News%20Portal%20Project/File%20deletion%20vulnerability.md"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-9CW6-XMV9-Q69P
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:42 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:42A vulnerability in the implementation of an internal file management service for Cisco Nexus 3000 Series Switches and Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches in standalone NX-OS mode that are running Cisco NX-OS Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to create, delete, or overwrite arbitrary files with root privileges on the device. This vulnerability exists because TCP port 9075 is incorrectly configured to listen and respond to external connection requests. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending crafted TCP packets to an IP address that is configured on a local interface on TCP port 9075. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to create, delete, or overwrite arbitrary files, including sensitive files that are related to the device configuration. For example, the attacker could add a user account without the device administrator knowing.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-1361"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-552"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-02-24T20:15:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "A vulnerability in the implementation of an internal file management service for Cisco Nexus 3000 Series Switches and Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches in standalone NX-OS mode that are running Cisco NX-OS Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to create, delete, or overwrite arbitrary files with root privileges on the device. This vulnerability exists because TCP port 9075 is incorrectly configured to listen and respond to external connection requests. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending crafted TCP packets to an IP address that is configured on a local interface on TCP port 9075. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to create, delete, or overwrite arbitrary files, including sensitive files that are related to the device configuration. For example, the attacker could add a user account without the device administrator knowing.",
"id": "GHSA-9cw6-xmv9-q69p",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:42:59Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:42:59Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-1361"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-3000-9000-fileaction-QtLzDRy2"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-9FVP-QC7G-XP2H
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-01-11 00:32 – Updated: 2025-01-11 00:32Specially constructed queries targeting ETM could discover active remote access sessions
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-47518"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-552"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-01-10T22:15:26Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Specially constructed queries targeting ETM could discover active remote access sessions",
"id": "GHSA-9fvp-qc7g-xp2h",
"modified": "2025-01-11T00:32:05Z",
"published": "2025-01-11T00:32:05Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-47518"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.arista.com/en/support/advisories-notices/security-advisory/20454-security-advisory-0105"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:L",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-9GF6-5J7X-X3M9
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-06-26 00:30 – Updated: 2026-08-28 18:30Artifex Ghostscript through 10.01.2 mishandles permission validation for pipe devices (with the %pipe% prefix or the | pipe character prefix).
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-36664"
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"database_specific": {
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"CWE-552"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-06-25T22:15:21Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Artifex Ghostscript through 10.01.2 mishandles permission validation for pipe devices (with the %pipe% prefix or the | pipe character prefix).",
"id": "GHSA-9gf6-5j7x-x3m9",
"modified": "2026-08-28T18:30:25Z",
"published": "2023-06-26T00:30:22Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-36664"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://artifex.com/blog/security-vulnerability-fixed-in-ghostscript-10.01.2"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://bugs.ghostscript.com/show_bug.cgi?id=706761"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://git.ghostscript.com/?p=ghostpdl.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=0974e4f2ac0005d3731e0b5c13ebc7e965540f4d"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://git.ghostscript.com/?p=ghostpdl.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=505eab7782b429017eb434b2b95120855f2b0e3c"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://git.ghostscript.com/?p=ghostpdl.git;a=commit;h=0974e4f2ac0005d3731e0b5c13ebc7e965540f4d"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://git.ghostscript.com/?p=ghostpdl.git;a=commit;h=505eab7782b429017eb434b2b95120855f2b0e3c"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/2ICXN5VPF3WJCYKMPSYER5KHTPJXSTJZ"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/5EWMEK2UPCUU3ZLL7VASE5CEHDQY4VKV"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/2ICXN5VPF3WJCYKMPSYER5KHTPJXSTJZ"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/5EWMEK2UPCUU3ZLL7VASE5CEHDQY4VKV"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2023-36664"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202309-03"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5446"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.kroll.com/en/publications/cyber/ghostscript-cve-2023-36664-remote-code-execution-vulnerability"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-9GX3-68P2-GPPF
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-03-28 21:30 – Updated: 2023-04-05 15:30Osprey Pump Controller version 1.01 is vulnerable to an unauthenticated file disclosure. Using a GET parameter, attackers can disclose arbitrary files on the affected device and disclose sensitive and system information.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-28375"
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"CWE-552"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-03-28T21:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Osprey Pump Controller version 1.01 is vulnerable to an unauthenticated file disclosure. Using a GET parameter, attackers can disclose arbitrary files on the affected device and disclose sensitive and system information.",
"id": "GHSA-9gx3-68p2-gppf",
"modified": "2023-04-05T15:30:25Z",
"published": "2023-03-28T21:30:16Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-28375"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-23-082-06"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-9VCH-84P9-292X
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:19 – Updated: 2024-04-04 02:53A vulnerability in the API subsystem of Cisco Unified Contact Center Express (Unified CCX) could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to change the availability state of any agent. The vulnerability is due to insufficient authorization enforcement on an affected system. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by authenticating to an affected system with valid agent credentials and performing a specific API call with crafted input. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to change the availability state of an agent, potentially causing a denial of service condition.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-3267"
],
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"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-285",
"CWE-552"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-06-03T18:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "A vulnerability in the API subsystem of Cisco Unified Contact Center Express (Unified CCX) could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to change the availability state of any agent. The vulnerability is due to insufficient authorization enforcement on an affected system. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by authenticating to an affected system with valid agent credentials and performing a specific API call with crafted input. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to change the availability state of an agent, potentially causing a denial of service condition.",
"id": "GHSA-9vch-84p9-292x",
"modified": "2024-04-04T02:53:58Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:19:09Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-3267"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-uccx-api-auth-WSx4v7sB"
}
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"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
Mitigation
When storing data in the cloud (e.g., S3 buckets, Azure blobs, Google Cloud Storage, etc.), use the provider's controls to disable public access.
CAPEC-150: Collect Data from Common Resource Locations
An adversary exploits well-known locations for resources for the purposes of undermining the security of the target. In many, if not most systems, files and resources are organized in a default tree structure. This can be useful for adversaries because they often know where to look for resources or files that are necessary for attacks. Even when the precise location of a targeted resource may not be known, naming conventions may indicate a small area of the target machine's file tree where the resources are typically located. For example, configuration files are normally stored in the /etc director on Unix systems. Adversaries can take advantage of this to commit other types of attacks.
CAPEC-639: Probe System Files
An adversary obtains unauthorized information due to improperly protected files. If an application stores sensitive information in a file that is not protected by proper access control, then an adversary can access the file and search for sensitive information.