What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-45312?

CVE-2024-45312 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.5%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2024-45312?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2024-45312. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Overleaf CVE-2024-45312

MEDIUM

Path Traversal (CWE-22)

2024-09-02 security-advisories@github.com

Path Traversal Overleaf

5.3

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

5.3 MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Sep 02, 2024 - 18:15 nvd

MEDIUM 5.3

DescriptionNVD

Overleaf is a web-based collaborative LaTeX editor. Overleaf Community Edition and Server Pro prior to version 5.0.7 (or 4.2.7 for the 4.x series) contain a vulnerability that allows an arbitrary language parameter in client spelling requests to be passed to the aspell executable running on the server. This causes aspell to attempt to load a dictionary file with an arbitrary filename. File access is limited to the scope of the overleaf server. The problem is patched in versions 5.0.7 and 4.2.7. Previous versions can be upgraded using the Overleaf toolkit bin/upgrade command. Users unable to upgrade may block POST requests to /spelling/check via a Web Application Firewall will prevent access to the vulnerable spell check feature. However, upgrading is advised.

AnalysisAI

Overleaf is a web-based collaborative LaTeX editor. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. This Path Traversal vulnerability could allow attackers to access files and directories outside the intended path.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Path Traversal (CWE-22), which allows attackers to access files and directories outside the intended path. Overleaf is a web-based collaborative LaTeX editor. Overleaf Community Edition and Server Pro prior to version 5.0.7 (or 4.2.7 for the 4.x series) contain a vulnerability that allows an arbitrary language parameter in client spelling requests to be passed to the aspell executable running on the server. This causes aspell to attempt to load a dictionary file with an arbitrary filename. File access is limited to the scope of the overleaf server. The problem is patched in versions 5.0.7 and 4.2.7. Previous versions can be upgraded using the Overleaf toolkit bin/upgrade command. Users unable to upgrade may block POST requests to /spelling/check via a Web Application Firewall will prevent access to the vulnerable spell check feature. However, upgrading is advised. Affected products include: Overleaf. Version information: version 5.0.7.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Validate and canonicalize file paths. Use chroot or sandboxing. Reject input containing path separators or '../' sequences.