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Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')

CVE-2024-42499

Medium
5.3/10

Summary

Improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('Path Traversal') issue exists in FitNesse. If this vulnerability is exploited, an attacker may be able to know whether a file exists at a specific path, and/or obtain some part of the file contents under specific conditions. This issue affects the package org.fitnesse:fitnesse versions prior to 20241026.

  • LOW
  • NETWORK
  • NONE
  • UNCHANGED
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  • LOW
  • 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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  • Published