CVE-2024-54461: file selector Path Traversal — Fix

Description

The file names constructed within file_selector are missing sanitization checks leaving them vulnerable to malicious document providers. This may result in cases where a user with a malicious document provider installed can select a document file from that provider while using your app and could potentially override internal files in your app cache. Issue patched in 0.5.1+12. It is recommended to update to the latest version of file_selector_android that contains the changes to address this vulnerability.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.1

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-23 CWE-23

CWE-22 Path Traversal

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
flutter	file_selector_android	0.5.1 — 0.5.1\+12

References

Advisories & Patches

https://github.com/flutter/packages/security/advisories/GHSA-r465-vhm9-7r5h

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-54461? +

The file names constructed within file_selector are missing sanitization checks leaving them vulnerable to malicious document providers. This may result in cases where a user with a malicious document provider installed can select a document file from that provider while using your app and could potentially override internal files in your app cache. Issue patched in 0.5.1+12. It is recommended to update to the latest version of file_selector_android that contains the changes to address this vulnerability. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.1 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-54461? +

CVE-2024-54461 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.1 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-54461? +

CVE-2024-54461 affects products from flutter, specifically: file_selector_android. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-54461? +

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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