CVE-2024-38292 Path traversal in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

A missing access control check in Extreme Networks XIQ-SE allows path traversal, potentially leading to privilege escalation for attackers.

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-2024-38292?

CVE-2024-38292 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 27 Feb 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In Extreme Networks XIQ-SE before 24.2.11, due to a missing access control check, a path traversal is possible, which may lead to privilege escalation.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-38292?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Extremenetworks Xiq-Se.

How do I fix CVE-2024-38292?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-38292 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-2024-38292 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-38292 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-m73p-w5w2-3m5h.

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