Description
Barcode is a GLPI plugin for printing barcodes and QR codes. GLPI instances version 2.x prior to version 2.6.1 with the barcode plugin installed are vulnerable to a path traversal vulnerability. This issue was patched in version 2.6.1. As a workaround, delete the `front/send.php` file.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| pluginsGLPI | barcode | >= 2.0.0, < 2.6.1 | — |
Public exploits
Exploit or proof-of-concept code for this vulnerability is publicly available, which lowers the bar for attackers. Treat it as a reason to patch sooner.
GitHub 1 repository
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AK-blank/CVE-2021-43778 ★ 3 · Nov 30, 2021
CVE-2021-43778 poc
Sources: PoC-in-GitHub, Metasploit Framework, Exploit-DB — updated daily. Only links are listed; no exploit code is hosted here.
Automated scanner template
A ready-made Nuclei template detects this vulnerability automatically. Vulnerabilities with public scanner templates are typically probed across the internet soon after the template appears — exposed systems should be patched first.
- GLPI plugin Barcode < 2.6.1 - Path Traversal Vulnerability. http/cves/2021/CVE-2021-43778.yaml
Source: projectdiscovery/nuclei-templates (MIT) — updated daily. Only links are listed.
References
- https://github.com/pluginsGLPI/barcode/security/advisories/GHSA-2pjh-h828-wcw9
- https://github.com/pluginsGLPI/barcode/commit/428c3d9adfb446e8492b1c2b7affb3d34072ff46
- https://github.com/hansmach1ne/MyExploits/tree/main/Path%20Traversal%20in%20GLPI%20Barcode%20plugin
- https://github.com/pluginsGLPI/barcode/releases/tag/2.6.1