What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-50649?

CVE-2024-50649 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (Critical). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 1.0%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2024-50649?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2024-50649. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 1.0%.

Python Book CVE-2024-50649

CRITICAL

Path Traversal (CWE-22)

2024-11-15 cve@mitre.org

Path Traversal File Upload Python Book

9.8

CVSS 3.1 · Vendor: mitre

Severity by source

Vendor (mitre) PRIMARY

9.8 CRITICAL

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

Primary rating from Vendor (mitre) · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorVendor: mitre

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Nov 15, 2024 - 16:15 cve.org

CRITICAL 9.8

DescriptionCVE.org

The user avatar upload function in python_book V1.0 has an arbitrary file upload vulnerability.

AnalysisAI

The user avatar upload function in python_book V1.0 has an arbitrary file upload vulnerability. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Path Traversal (CWE-22), which allows attackers to access files and directories outside the intended path. The user avatar upload function in python_book V1.0 has an arbitrary file upload vulnerability. Affected products include: Timgreen Python Book.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Validate and canonicalize file paths. Use chroot or sandboxing. Reject input containing path separators or '../' sequences.