CVE-2024-40524 Path traversal in n/a
A remote attacker can execute arbitrary code via a directory traversal vulnerability in the xmind2testcase library's webtool component.
- 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-2024-40524?
CVE-2024-40524 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 Jul 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Directory Traversal vulnerability in xmind2testcase v.1.5 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the webtool\application.py component.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-40524?
How do I fix CVE-2024-40524?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-40524 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-2024-40524 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-40524 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-pq87-626r-6v4p.