CVE-2024-55214 Path traversal in n/a
A remote attacker can exploit a Local File Inclusion vulnerability in dhtmlxFileExplorer to obtain sensitive information via the file download functionality.
- 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-2024-55214?
CVE-2024-55214 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 7 Feb 2025. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Local File Inclusion vulnerability in dhtmlxFileExplorer v.8.4.6 allows a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information via the file download functionality.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-55214?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Dhtmlx File Explorer.
How do I fix CVE-2024-55214?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-55214 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-2024-55214 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-55214 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-42h6-4vvm-4f49.