CVE-2024-54461

Unsanitized Filenames in Flutter package file_selector_android Allow File Overwrites

Description

The file names constructed within file_selector are missing sanitization checks leaving them vulnerable to malicious document providers. This may result in cases where a user with a malicious document provider installed can select a document file from that provider while using your app and could potentially override internal files in your app cache. Issue patched in 0.5.1+12. It is recommended to update to the latest version of file_selector_android that contains the changes to address this vulnerability.

Category

2.1
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 4.0 •
EPSS 0.01%
Affected: Flutter file_selector_android
Published at:
Updated at:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-54461?
CVE-2024-54461 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-54461?
To fix CVE-2024-54461, 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-2024-54461 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-54461 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-2024-54461?
CVE-2024-54461 affects Flutter file_selector_android.
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