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

CVE-2024-51483

Medium
6.5/10

Summary

The changedetection.io open-source web page change detection software contains a vulnerability in versions prior to 0.47.5. When using "WebDriver" to fetch files, the "source:file:///etc/passwd" syntax can bypass traditional restrictions and retrieve local system files, unlike the more standard "file:///etc/passwd", which is properly blocked.

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  • NETWORK
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  • UNCHANGED
  • NONE
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  • 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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