CVE-2024-5821

MEDIUM

Path Traversal (CWE-22)

2024-07-03 security@huntr.dev

Authentication Bypass Path Traversal

6.2

CVSS 3.0 · Vendor: huntr

Severity by source

Vendor (huntr) PRIMARY

6.2 MEDIUM

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

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

CVSS VectorVendor: huntr

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Jul 03, 2024 - 18:15 cve.org

MEDIUM 6.2

DescriptionCVE.org

The vulnerability allows an attacker to access sensitive files on the server by confusing the agent with incorrect file names. When a user requests the content of a file with a misspelled name, the agent attempts to correct the command and inadvertently reveals the content of the intended file, such as /etc/passwd. This can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information and potential server compromise.

AnalysisAI

The vulnerability allows an attacker to access sensitive files on the server by confusing the agent with incorrect file names. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.2), this vulnerability is no authentication required, low attack complexity. 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 vulnerability allows an attacker to access sensitive files on the server by confusing the agent with incorrect file names. When a user requests the content of a file with a misspelled name, the agent attempts to correct the command and inadvertently reveals the content of the intended file, such as /etc/passwd. This can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information and potential server compromise.

Affected ProductsAI

See vendor advisory for affected versions.

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.