CVE-2024-45262 Path traversal in n/a

High 8.8 Published 24 Oct 2024 Updated 28 Oct 2024

Attackers can exploit a path traversal flaw in the RPC endpoint to execute arbitrary scripts on affected GL-iNet routers.

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-2024-45262?

CVE-2024-45262 is a high-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. The params parameter in the call method of the /rpc endpoint is vulnerable to arbitrary directory traversal, which enables attackers to execute scripts under any path.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-45262?

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-2024-45262?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-45262 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-2024-45262 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-45262 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-6xpp-xx5c-5qfg.