CVE-2024-9405: Path Traversal (CVSS 5.3)

Description

An incorrect limitation of a path to a restricted directory (path traversal) has been detected in Pluck CMS, affecting version 4.7.18. An unauthenticated attacker could extract sensitive information from the server via the absolute path of a file located in the same directory or subdirectory as the module, but not from recursive directories.

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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-23 CWE-23

References

Other References

https://www.incibe.es/en/incibe-cert/notices/aviso/incorrect-limitation-path-restricted-directory-pluck-cms

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-9405? +

An incorrect limitation of a path to a restricted directory (path traversal) has been detected in Pluck CMS, affecting version 4.7.18. An unauthenticated attacker could extract sensitive information from the server via the absolute path of a file located in the same directory or subdirectory as the module, but not from recursive directories. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-9405? +

CVE-2024-9405 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.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-9405? +

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