CVE-2024-46977

OpenC3 COSMOS allows a path traversal via screen controller (`GHSL-2024-127`)

Description

OpenC3 COSMOS provides the functionality needed to send commands to and receive data from one or more embedded systems. A path traversal vulnerability inside of LocalMode's open_local_file method allows an authenticated user with adequate permissions to download any .txt via the ScreensController#show on the web server COSMOS is running on (depending on the file permissions). This vulnerability is fixed in 5.19.0.

Category

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 4.0 •
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.04%
Vendor Advisory github.com
Affected: OpenC3 cosmos
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/OpenC3/cosmos/security/advisories/GHSA-8jxr-mccc-mwg8 vendor advisory
https://github.com/OpenC3/cosmos/commit/a34e61aea5a465f0ab3e57d833ae7ff4cafd710b patch
https://securitylab.github.com/advisories/GHSL-2024-127_GHSL-2024-129_OpenC3_COSMOS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-46977?
CVE-2024-46977 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-46977?
To fix CVE-2024-46977, 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-2024-46977 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-46977 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-2024-46977?
CVE-2024-46977 affects OpenC3 cosmos.
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