CVE-2024-45604

Directory traversal in the file selector widget in contao/core-bundle

Description

Contao is an Open Source CMS. In affected versions authenticated users in the back end can list files outside the document root in the file selector widget. Users are advised to update to Contao 4.13.49. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.

Category

4.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.11%
Vendor Advisory contao.org
Affected: contao contao
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/contao/contao/security/advisories/GHSA-4p75-5p53-65m9 third party advisory
https://contao.org/en/security-advisories/directory-traversal-in-the-fileselector-widget vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-45604?
CVE-2024-45604 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-45604?
To fix CVE-2024-45604, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2024-45604 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-45604 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-45604?
CVE-2024-45604 affects contao contao.
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