CVE-2024-56198 path-sanitizer allows bypassing the existing filters to achieve path-traversal vulnerability
Attackers can bypass path sanitization filters to access or modify arbitrary files on the system.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2024-56198?
CVE-2024-56198 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in cabraviva path-sanitizer, published on 31 Dec 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
path-sanitizer is a simple lightweight npm package for sanitizing paths to prevent Path Traversal. Prior to 3.1.0, the filters can be bypassed using .=%5c which results in a path traversal. This vulnerability is fixed in 3.1.0.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-56198?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including path-sanitizer.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
path-sanitizer npm | All versions | 3.1.0 |
path-sanitizer npm | All versions | 3.1.0 |
How do I fix CVE-2024-56198?
Upgrade path-sanitizer to 3.1.0 or later.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2024-56198 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-56198 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-94p5-r7cc-3rpr.