CVE-2021-42767 is a critical directory traversal vulnerability affecting the apoc plugins in Neo4j Graph database versions prior to 4.4.0.1. This flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary local files and, in some cases, create new files on the affected system. With a CVSS score of 9.1 (CRITICAL), it presents a high risk due to its network-based attack vector, low attack complexity, and high impact on confidentiality and integrity. Despite its severity, there is currently no public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB) available, and it is not listed on CISA's KEV catalog, indicating no known active exploitation. Community discussion and media coverage for this CVE are also minimal.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
< 3.5.0.17CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:neo4j:awesome_procedures:*:*:*:*:*:neo4j:*:* | ||
>= 4.2.0.0, < 4.2.10CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:neo4j:awesome_procedures:*:*:*:*:*:neo4j:*:* | ||
>= 4.3.0.0, < 4.3.0.4CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:neo4j:awesome_procedures:*:*:*:*:*:neo4j:*:* | ||
>= 4.4.0.0, < 4.4.0.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:neo4j:awesome_procedures:*:*:*:*:*:neo4j:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
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