CVE-2024-53586 Path traversal in n/a
Attackers can exploit a path traversal vulnerability in WebFileSys to access sensitive files outside the intended directory via crafted HTTP requests.
- 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-2024-53586?
CVE-2024-53586 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 6 Feb 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An issue in the relPath parameter of WebFileSys version 2.31.0 allows attackers to perform directory traversal via a crafted HTTP request. By injecting traversal payloads into the parameter, attackers can manipulate file paths and gain unauthorized access to sensitive files, potentially exposing data outside the intended directory.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-53586?
How do I fix CVE-2024-53586?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-53586 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-2024-53586 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-53586 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rrqx-xr4w-7wpj.