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AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
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A zip slip vulnerability in the Admin import functionality of CTFd v3.8.1-18-gdb5a18c4 allows attackers to write arbitrary files outside the intended directories via supplying a crafted import.
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A zip slip vulnerability exists in CTFd v3.8.1-18-gdb5a18c4's Admin import functionality, allowing attackers to write arbitrary files outside intended directories by supplying a crafted import file. This path traversal vulnerability affects the CTFd Capture-The-Flag platform and can lead to information disclosure and potential remote code execution depending on file placement. …
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| Risk Assessment | While CVSS and EPSS scores are not available for this CVE, the real-world risk is substantial and should be treated as high priority. … Full risk analysis with EPSS, KEV, and SSVC signal comparison available after sign-in. |
| Exploit Scenario | An administrator with access to the CTFd admin panel uploads a maliciously crafted ZIP file containing an import payload with path traversal sequences (e.g., '../../../app/config.py') that extracts outside the intended import directory. By crafting the ZIP to write a modified config file or Python module to the application root, the attacker achieves arbitrary code execution on the next application restart or module reload. … |
| Remediation | Immediately upgrade CTFd to version 3.8.2 or later, as confirmed in the official CTFd blog release at https://blog.ctfd.io/ctfd-3-8-2/. … Detailed patch versions, workarounds, and compensating controls in full report. |
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