CVE-2024-38909 Studio 42 elFinder vulnerable to Incorrect Access Control
An attacker can copy files with unauthorized extensions between directories to expose secrets or execute arbitrary code.
- 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-2024-38909?
CVE-2024-38909 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 30 Jul 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Studio 42 elFinder 2.1.64 is vulnerable to Incorrect Access Control. Copying files with an unauthorized extension between server directories allows an arbitrary attacker to expose secrets, perform RCE, etc.
Weakness: CWE-284
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-38909?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including studio-42/elfinder. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
studio-42/elfinder Packagist | All versions to 2.1.64 | None |
studio-42/elfinder Packagist | All versions to 2.1.64 | None |
Products include Std42 Elfinder.
How do I fix CVE-2024-38909?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-38909 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2024-38909 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-38909 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3h9f-mm2x-4j58.