CVE-2024-22079 Path traversal in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Attackers can exploit a directory traversal flaw in the log download mechanism to read arbitrary files from the device.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2024-22079?

CVE-2024-22079 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 Mar 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An issue was discovered in Elspec G5 digital fault recorder versions 1.1.4.15 and before. Directory traversal can occur via the system logs download mechanism.

Weakness: CWE-24

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-22079?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Elspec-Ltd G5dfr Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2024-22079?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-22079 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.

Is CVE-2024-22079 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-22079 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-pcj3-p7wg-9c68.

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