Mkdocs · Mkdocs · CVE-2021-40978
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
mkdocs version 1.2.2
**Description**
The mkdocs built-in dev-server allows directory traversal using the port 8000, enabling remote exploitation to obtain sensitive information.
**Recommendations**
For mkdocs version 1.2.2, as a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to port 8000 to minimize the risk of exploitation.
At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.