CVE-2024-6839: flask-cors Path Traversal — Exploit

Description

corydolphin/flask-cors version 4.0.1 contains an improper regex path matching vulnerability. The plugin prioritizes longer regex patterns over more specific ones when matching paths, which can lead to less restrictive CORS policies being applied to sensitive endpoints. This mismatch in regex pattern priority allows unauthorized cross-origin access to sensitive data or functionality, potentially exposing confidential information and increasing the risk of unauthorized actions by malicious actors.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.3

MEDIUM

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-41 CWE-41

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
flask-cors_project	flask-cors	All

References

Exploits

https://huntr.com/bounties/403eb1fc-86f4-4820-8eba-0f3dfae9f2b4

Other References

https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/05/msg00049.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-6839? +

corydolphin/flask-cors version 4.0.1 contains an improper regex path matching vulnerability. The plugin prioritizes longer regex patterns over more specific ones when matching paths, which can lead to less restrictive CORS policies being applied to sensitive endpoints. This mismatch in regex pattern priority allows unauthorized cross-origin access to sensitive data or functionality, potentially exposing confidential information and increasing the risk of unauthorized actions by malicious actors. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-6839? +

CVE-2024-6839 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.3 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-2024-6839? +

CVE-2024-6839 affects products from flask-cors_project, specifically: flask-cors. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-6839? +

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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