CVE-2024-4461 (CVSS 7.8)

Description

Unquoted path or search item vulnerability in SugarSync versions prior to 4.1.3 for Windows. This misconfiguration could allow an unauthorized local user to inject arbitrary code into the unquoted service path, resulting in privilege escalation.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.8

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-428 CWE-428

References

Other References

https://www.incibe.es/en/incibe-cert/notices/aviso/unquoted-path-or-search-item-vulnerability-sugarsync https://www.incibe.es/en/incibe-cert/notices/aviso/unquoted-path-or-search-item-vulnerability-sugarsync

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-4461? +

Unquoted path or search item vulnerability in SugarSync versions prior to 4.1.3 for Windows. This misconfiguration could allow an unauthorized local user to inject arbitrary code into the unquoted service path, resulting in privilege escalation. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-4461? +

CVE-2024-4461 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-4461? +

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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