CVE-2024-36442 Path traversal in n/a

High 8.8 Published Updated

An authenticated attacker can access arbitrary files on Swissphone DiCal-RED devices via a path traversal vulnerability in the web interface.

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

What is CVE-2024-36442?

CVE-2024-36442 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 Aug 2024. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

cgi-bin/fdmcgiwebv2.cgi on Swissphone DiCal-RED 4009 devices allows an authenticated attacker to gain access to arbitrary files on the device's file system.

Weakness: CWE-552

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-36442?

How do I fix CVE-2024-36442?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-36442 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-2024-36442 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-36442 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rq5p-j687-h2vf.

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