#VU94825 Path traversal in tgstation-server - CVE-2024-41799

Vulnerability identifier: #VU94825

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-41799

CWE-ID: CWE-22

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
tgstation-server
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor: tgstation13.org

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform directory traversal attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences. A remote user can send a specially crafted HTTP request and read arbitrary files on the system, leading to arbitrary code execution.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

tgstation-server: 4.0.0.0 - 6.7.0

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External links
https://github.com/tgstation/tgstation-server/security/advisories/GHSA-c3h4-9gc2-f7h4

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.