Incorrect default permissions in composer - CVE-2024-24821

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Incorrect default permissions in composer - CVE-2024-24821

Published: February 8, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU86276
CSH Severity: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-24821
CWE-ID: CWE-276
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
composer
Software vendor:
getcomposer.org

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to several files within the local working directory are included during the invocation of Composer and in the context of the executing user. A local user can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges via the compromised InstalledVersions.php or installed.php files.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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