CVE-2024-55602

Public Exploit
PenDoc vulnerable to Arbitrary File Read on updating and downloading templates using Path Traversal

Description

PwnDoc is a penetration test report generator. Prior to commit 1d4219c596f4f518798492e48386a20c6e9a2fe6, an authenticated user who is able to update and download templates can inject path traversal (`../`) sequences into the file extension property to read arbitrary files on the system. Commit 1d4219c596f4f518798492e48386a20c6e9a2fe6 contains a patch for the issue.

Category

7.6
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.04%
Vendor Advisory github.com
Affected: pwndoc pwndoc
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-55602?
CVE-2024-55602 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-55602?
To fix CVE-2024-55602, 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-2024-55602 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2024-55602 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-2024-55602?
CVE-2024-55602 affects pwndoc pwndoc.
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