#VU100247 Input validation error in wget - CVE-2024-10524
Published: November 12, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU100247
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-10524
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
wget
wget
Software vendor:
GNU
GNU
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass implemented security restrictions.
The vulnerability exists due to an unspecified error in wget. A remote attacker can trick the victim into connecting to a specially crafted website and bypass certain security restrictions.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.