CVE-2024-24565: cratedb Path Traversal

Description

CrateDB is a distributed SQL database that makes it simple to store and analyze massive amounts of data in real-time. There is a COPY FROM function in the CrateDB database that is used to import file data into database tables. This function has a flaw, and authenticated attackers can use the COPY FROM function to import arbitrary file content into database tables, resulting in information leakage. This vulnerability is patched in 5.3.9, 5.4.8, 5.5.4, and 5.6.1.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.7

MEDIUM

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-22 Path Traversal

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
cratedb	cratedb	< 5.3.9
cratedb	cratedb	5.4.0 — 5.4.8
cratedb	cratedb	5.5.0 — 5.5.4
cratedb	cratedb	5.6.0 — 5.6.1

References

Advisories & Patches

https://github.com/crate/crate/commit/4e857d675683095945dd524d6ba03e692c70ecd6 https://github.com/crate/crate/security/advisories/GHSA-475g-vj6c-xf96 https://github.com/crate/crate/commit/4e857d675683095945dd524d6ba03e692c70ecd6 https://github.com/crate/crate/security/advisories/GHSA-475g-vj6c-xf96

Exploits

https://github.com/crate/crate/security/advisories/GHSA-475g-vj6c-xf96 https://github.com/crate/crate/security/advisories/GHSA-475g-vj6c-xf96

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-24565? +

CrateDB is a distributed SQL database that makes it simple to store and analyze massive amounts of data in real-time. There is a COPY FROM function in the CrateDB database that is used to import file data into database tables. This function has a flaw, and authenticated attackers can use the COPY FROM function to import arbitrary file content into database tables, resulting in information leakage. This vulnerability is patched in 5.3.9, 5.4.8, 5.5.4, and 5.6.1. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.7 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-24565? +

CVE-2024-24565 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.7 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-2024-24565? +

CVE-2024-24565 affects products from cratedb, specifically: cratedb. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-24565? +

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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