CVE-2024-27489 Path traversal in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Attackers can delete arbitrary files on the server via a crafted POST request in the DelFile function of WMCMS.

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-2024-27489?

CVE-2024-27489 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 19 Jul 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An issue in the DelFile() function of WMCMS v4.4 allows attackers to delete arbitrary files via a crafted POST request.

Weakness: CWE-791, CWE-473

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-27489?

How do I fix CVE-2024-27489?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-27489 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-2024-27489 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-27489 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-w3x2-w5xp-gm6x.

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