CVE-2021-31153: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2021-31153: please before 0.4 allows a local unprivileged attacker to gain knowledge about the existence of files or di...

please before 0.4 allows a local unprivileged attacker to gain knowledge about the existence of files or directories in privileged locations via the search_path function, the --check option, or the -d option.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 3, 2024, 22:48 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2021-31153 is a local information-disclosure issue in please before 0.4. A non-privileged local user may learn whether files or directories exist in privileged locations. The sources do not show remote impact, privilege escalation, or confirmed active exploitation. Exposure appears limited to hosts running please earlier than 0.4 where unprivileged local users can run please functionality. Internet-facing exposure is not indicated by the provided sources. Treat as a low-priority hygiene fix unless affected systems are shared, sensitive, or have many local users. Prioritize normal patching and inventory confirmation. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems for installed please versions.; Upgrade please from versions earlier than 0.4 after checking vendor guidance.; Restrict unnecessary local user access on affected hosts..

Prepared: Jun 3, 2026, 02:27 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: May 27, 2021, 12:08 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://gitlab.com/edneville/please/-/tree/master/src/binCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC

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