CVE-2024-45259 Path traversal in n/a
Attackers can delete arbitrary files on GL-iNet routers by manipulating the filename parameter in HTTP download requests.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2024-45259?
CVE-2024-45259 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 24 Oct 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An issue was discovered on certain GL-iNet devices, including MT6000, MT3000, MT2500, AXT1800, and AX1800 4.6.2. By intercepting an HTTP request and changing the filename property in the download interface, any file on the device can be deleted.
Weakness: CWE-326
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-45259?
It affects 21 products.
Products include Gl-Inet A1300 Firmware, Gl-Inet Ar300m16 Firmware, Gl-Inet Ar300m Firmware, Gl-Inet Ar750 Firmware, Gl-Inet Ar750s Firmware, Gl-Inet Ax1800 Firmware and 15 more.
How do I fix CVE-2024-45259?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-45259 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-2024-45259 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-45259 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-g8q6-23x5-v2wf.