CVE-2024-34066 Arbitrary File Write/Read in Pterodactyl wings
An attacker with a leaked Wings token can read and write arbitrary files on the associated node, compromising server integrity and confidentiality.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2024-34066?
CVE-2024-34066 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in pterodactyl wings, published on 3 May 2024. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Pterodactyl wings is the server control plane for Pterodactyl Panel. If the Wings token is leaked either by viewing the node configuration or posting it accidentally somewhere, an attacker can use it to gain arbitrary file write and read access on the node the token is associated to. This issue has been addressed in version 1.11.12 and users are advised to upgrade. Users unable to upgrade may enable the `ignore_panel_config_updates` option as a workaround.
Weakness: CWE-552
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-34066?
3 open source packages ship an affected version, including github.com/pterodactyl/wings. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
github.com/pterodactyl/wings Go | All versions | 1.11.12 |
github.com/pterodactyl/wings Go | All versions | 1.11.12 |
github.com/pterodactyl/wings Go | All versions | 1.11.12 |
Products include Pterodactyl Wings.
How do I fix CVE-2024-34066?
Upgrade github.com/pterodactyl/wings to 1.11.12 or later.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2024-34066 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-34066 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in pterodactyl wings
- CVE-2024-27102 Improper isolation of server file access in github.com/pterodactyl/wings
- CVE-2023-25168 Symbolic Link (Symlink) Following allowing the deletion of files and directories on the host system in wings
- CVE-2023-32080 Wings vulnerable to escape to host from installation container
- CVE-2023-25152 Symbolic Link (Symlink) Following in github.com/pterodactyl/wings
- CVE-2025-69199 Pterodactyl websocket endpoints have no visible rate limits or monitoring, allowing for DOS attacks
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gqmf-jqgv-v8fw, GO-2024-2814.