CVE-2021-42767 – org.neo4j.procedure:apoc

Package

Manager: maven
Name: org.neo4j.procedure:apoc
Vulnerable Version: >=0 <3.5.17 || >=4.2.0 <4.2.10 || >=4.3.0.0 <4.3.0.4 || =4.4.0.0 || >=4.4.0.0 <4.4.0.1

Severity

Level: Critical

CVSS v3.1: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

EPSS: 0.00614 pctl0.68938

Details

Neo4j Graph Database vulnerable to Path Traversal ### Impact Directory Traversal Vulnerabilities found in several functions of apoc plugins in Neo4j Graph database. The attacker can retrieve and download files from outside the configured directory on the affected server. Under some circumstances, the attacker can also create files. ### Patches The users should aim to use the latest released version compatible with their Neo4j version. The minimum versions containing patch for this vulnerability (for Neo4j 4.2, 4.3, and 4.4 bundled with APOC, upgrade to the appropriate patched version): 3.5 - bundle n/a, standalone 3.5.0.17 4.2 - bundle 4.2.13, standalone 4.2.0.10 4.3 - bundle 4.3.9, standalone 4.3.0.4 4.4 - bundle 4.4.2, standalone 4.4.0.1 ### Workarounds If you cannot upgrade the library, you can control the [allowlist of the functions](https://neo4j.com/docs/operations-manual/current/reference/configuration-settings/#config_dbms.security.procedures.allowlist) that can be used in your system: ### For more information If you have any questions or comments about this advisory: * Open an issue in [neo4j-apoc-procedures](https://github.com/neo4j-contrib/neo4j-apoc-procedures) * Email us at [security@neo4j.com](mailto:security@neo4j.com) ### Credits We want to publicly recognize the contribution of Nicolai Grødum from the Red Team of PwC Norway for reporting this issue and following the responsible disclosure [policy](https://neo4j.com/trust-center/responsible-disclosure/).

Metadata

Created: 2022-02-01T22:01:14Z
Modified: 2022-07-22T16:35:11Z
Source: https://github.com/github/advisory-database/blob/main/advisories/github-reviewed/2022/02/GHSA-4mpj-488r-vh6m/GHSA-4mpj-488r-vh6m.json
CWE IDs: ["CWE-22"]
Alternative ID: GHSA-4mpj-488r-vh6m
Finding: F063
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