Input validation error in wget - CVE-2024-10524

 

Input validation error in wget - CVE-2024-10524

Published: November 12, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU100247
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSS v4.0: 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
Vendor: GNU
Affected software:
wget

Detailed vulnerability 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.


How to mitigate CVE-2024-10524

Install updates from vendor's website.

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