CVE-2024-48248

Known Exploited Public Exploit

Description

NAKIVO Backup & Replication before 11.0.0.88174 allows absolute path traversal for reading files via getImageByPath to /c/router (this may lead to remote code execution across the enterprise because PhysicalDiscovery has cleartext credentials).

Category

8.6
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 93.53% Top 5%
KEV Since 
Third-Party Advisory watchtowr.com Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: NAKIVO Backup & Replication Director
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://labs.watchtowr.com/the-best-security-is-when-we-all-agree-to-keep-everything-secret-except-the-secrets-nakivo-backup-replication-cve-2024-48248/ third party advisory
https://helpcenter.nakivo.com/Release-Notes/Content/Release-Notes.htm product
https://github.com/watchtowrlabs/nakivo-arbitrary-file-read-poc-CVE-2024-48248/?ref=labs.watchtowr.com exploit third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-48248?
CVE-2024-48248 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-48248?
To fix CVE-2024-48248, 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-2024-48248 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is confirmed that CVE-2024-48248 is actively exploited. Be extra cautious if you are using vulnerable components. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~94% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-48248?
CVE-2024-48248 affects NAKIVO Backup & Replication Director.
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