CVE-2024-56179 Path traversal in n/a
Attackers can write files to unexpected directories on victims' machines by tricking them into opening malicious MindManager files.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2024-56179?
CVE-2024-56179 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 Aug 2025. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
In MindManager Windows versions prior to 24.1.150, attackers could potentially write to unexpected directories in victims' machines via directory traversal if victims opened file attachments located in malicious mmap files.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-56179?
How do I fix CVE-2024-56179?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-56179 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-2024-56179 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-56179 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4c8x-fgj4-4fr4.