CVE-2020-24742 Path traversal in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary code by placing crafted files in the working directory, exploiting Qt's relative plugin loading behavior.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2020-24742?
CVE-2020-24742 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in Qt Qt, published on 9 Aug 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
An issue has been fixed in Qt versions 5.14.0 where QPluginLoader attempts to load plugins relative to the working directory, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted files.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-24742?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Qt Qt.
How do I fix CVE-2020-24742?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2020-24742 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-24742 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Qt Qt
Sources
Also known as AZL-6837, DEBIAN-CVE-2020-24742, GHSA-r23c-fjj8-522c.