Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
CVE-2024-12429
Summary
An attacker who successfully exploited these vulnerabilities could grant read access to files. A vulnerability exists in the AC500 V3 version mentioned. A successfully authenticated attacker can use this vulnerability to read system wide files and configuration All AC500 V3 products (PM5xxx) with firmware version earlier than 3.8.0 are affected by this vulnerability.
- LOW
- PHYSICAL
- NONE
- UNCHANGED
- REQUIRED
- NONE
- HIGH
- NONE
CWE-22 - Path Traversal
Path traversal (or directory traversal), is a vulnerability that allows malicious users to traverse the server's root directory, gaining access to arbitrary files and folders such as application code & data, back-end credentials, and sensitive operating system files. In the worst-case scenario, an attacker could potentially execute arbitrary files on the server, resulting in a denial of service attack. Such an exploit may severely impact the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of an application.
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Advisory Timeline
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