Don’t RSVP to the etcd-browser Party: Directory Traversal Vulnerability Exposed

Unmasking the etcd-browser’s Directory Traversal vulnerability that’s as elusive as Houdini but as fun as a party crasher. This security issue, discovered in a Docker Container’s /etc/passwd file, remains unaddressed by developers, making a GET request all it needs for a grand reveal.

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Oh, the joys of open source software! The etcd-browser, that innocuous little GitHub project you've been using for your Docker container, might just be the mole in your system. Turns out, there's a Directory Traversal vulnerability that rivals Houdini in its escape artistry. All it needs is a little nudge with a GET request and voila - it's out in the open, frolicking in your Docker Container’s /etc/passwd file. Now, isn't that a party you'd rather not RSVP to?

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