CVE-2024-41228 Path traversal in n/a
Attackers can exploit symlink following in the pouch cp function to escalate privileges and write arbitrary files.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2024-41228?
CVE-2024-41228 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 23 Sep 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
A symlink following vulnerability in the pouch cp function of AliyunContainerService pouch v1.3.1 allows attackers to escalate privileges and write arbitrary files.
Weakness: CWE-269
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-41228?
How do I fix CVE-2024-41228?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-41228 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-2024-41228 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-41228 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-39rx-hmmc-q5pv.