CVE-2024-0882: linkwechat Path Traversal — Exploit

Description

A vulnerability was found in qwdigital LinkWechat 5.1.0. It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown part of the file /linkwechat-api/common/download/resource of the component Universal Download Interface. The manipulation of the argument name with the input /profile/../../../../../etc/passwd leads to path traversal: '../filedir'. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-252033 was assigned to this vulnerability. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

4.3

MEDIUM

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-24 CWE-24

CWE-22 Path Traversal

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
linkwechat	linkwechat	All

References

Exploits

https://github.com/biantaibao/LinkWechat-Scrm_arbitrary-file-download-vulnerability/blob/main/report.md https://github.com/biantaibao/LinkWechat-Scrm_arbitrary-file-download-vulnerability/blob/main/report.md

Other References

https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.252033 https://vuldb.com/?id.252033 https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.252033 https://vuldb.com/?id.252033

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-0882? +

A vulnerability was found in qwdigital LinkWechat 5.1.0. It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown part of the file /linkwechat-api/common/download/resource of the component Universal Download Interface. The manipulation of the argument name with the input /profile/../../../../../etc/passwd leads to path traversal: '../filedir'. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-252033 was assigned to this vulnerability. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-0882? +

CVE-2024-0882 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 4.3 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-0882? +

CVE-2024-0882 affects products from linkwechat, specifically: linkwechat. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-0882? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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