CVE-2024-57451 Path traversal in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Attackers can exploit a directory traversal flaw in ChestnutCMS to view arbitrary directories on the server.

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-2024-57451?

CVE-2024-57451 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 3 Feb 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

ChestnutCMS <=1.5.0 has a directory traversal vulnerability in contentcore.controller.FileController#getFileList, which allows attackers to view any directory.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-57451?

It affects 1 product.

Products include 1000mz Chestnutcms.

How do I fix CVE-2024-57451?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-57451 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-2024-57451 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-57451 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-wgvg-989w-h74r.

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