CVE-2024-4701 Path Traversal vulnerability via File Uploads in Genie
Attackers can exploit path traversal in file uploads to achieve remote code execution in Netflix Genie.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2024-4701?
CVE-2024-4701 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in Netflix Genie, published on 10 May 2024. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A path traversal issue potentially leading to remote code execution in Genie for all versions prior to 4.3.18
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-4701?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including com.netflix.genie:genie-web.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
com.netflix.genie:genie-web Maven | All versions | 4.3.18 |
com.netflix.genie:genie-web Maven | All versions | 4.3.18 |
How do I fix CVE-2024-4701?
Upgrade com.netflix.genie:genie-web to 4.3.18 or later.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2024-4701 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-4701 exists.
Public exploit code: 2 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-wpcv-5jgp-69f3.