CVE-2024-4981

Public Exploit
Pagure: _update_file_in_git() follows symbolic links in temporary clones

Description

A vulnerability was discovered in Pagure server. If a malicious user were to submit a git repository with symbolic links, the server could unintentionally show incorporate and make visible content from outside the git repo.

Category

7.6
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.03%
Vendor Advisory redhat.com
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-4981 vdb entry vendor advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2278745 permissions required
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2280723 exploit issue tracking
https://pagure.io/pagure/c/454f2677bc50d7176f07da9784882eb2176537f4 patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-4981?
CVE-2024-4981 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-4981?
To fix CVE-2024-4981, 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-2024-4981 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2024-4981 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. 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-2024-4981?
CVE-2024-4981 affects .
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