Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2021-46417?

Affected: Colibri Firmware (Franklinfueling) versions 1.8.19.8580. The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2021-46417 being exploited in the wild?

It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since Apr 7, 2022.

Is CVE-2021-46417 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2021-46417?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2021-46417?

No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

How urgently should CVE-2021-46417 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

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CVE-2021-46417

HighExploitedPublic exploit

Insecure handling of a download function leads to disclosure of internal files due to path traversal with root privileges in Franklin Fueling Systems Colibri Controller Module 1.8.19.8580.

Published Apr 7, 2022 · Updated Nov 21, 2024

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2021-46417 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v3.1) affecting Colibri Firmware (Franklinfueling).
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since Apr 7, 2022. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 60% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

CVSS v3.1

7.5

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

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

60%

Higher than 99.1% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

Yes

2 catalog listings

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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Description

Insecure handling of a download function leads to disclosure of internal files due to path traversal with root privileges in Franklin Fueling Systems Colibri Controller Module 1.8.19.8580.

Known-Exploited Catalog Listings

Catalog	Added	Remediation due	Ransomware use
Industry KEV feed	Nov 17, 2023	n/a	Not reported
CIRCL KEV	Apr 7, 2022	n/a	Not reported

Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.

Affected Products

1 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
Colibri FirmwareFranklinfueling	1.8.19.8580	n/a

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Apr 7, 2022
Added to CIRCL KEV
Apr 7, 2022
Added to Industry KEV feed
Nov 17, 2023
Last updated
Nov 21, 2024

Weakness Type

CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')

References

9 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

Common Questions.

Insecure handling of a download function leads to disclosure of internal files due to path traversal with root privileges in Franklin Fueling Systems Colibri Controller Module 1.8.19.8580.
Affected: Colibri Firmware (Franklinfueling) versions 1.8.19.8580. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since Apr 7, 2022.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

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