CVE-2024-1163 Path traversal vulnerability in mapshaper
An attacker can exploit a path traversal vulnerability in mapshaper to disclose sensitive information.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2024-1163?
CVE-2024-1163 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in mbloch/mapshaper, published on 13 Feb 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The attacker may exploit a path traversal vulnerability leading to information disclosure.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-1163?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including mapshaper. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
mapshaper npm | All versions | 0.6.44 |
mapshaper npm | All versions | 0.6.44 |
Products include Mapshaper Mapshaper.
How do I fix CVE-2024-1163?
Upgrade mapshaper to 0.6.44 or later.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2024-1163 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-1163 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8m36-62rw-9mxw.