CVE-2024-56198

path-sanitizer allows bypassing the existing filters to achieve path-traversal vulnerability

Description

path-sanitizer is a simple lightweight npm package for sanitizing paths to prevent Path Traversal. Prior to 3.1.0, the filters can be bypassed using .=%5c which results in a path traversal. This vulnerability is fixed in 3.1.0.

Category

9.3
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 4.0 •
EPSS 0.17%
Affected: cabraviva path-sanitizer
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/cabraviva/path-sanitizer/security/advisories/GHSA-94p5-r7cc-3rpr
https://github.com/cabraviva/path-sanitizer/commit/b6d2319eac910dffdfacc8460f5b5cc5a1518ead
https://www.loom.com/share/b766ece5193842848ce7562fcd559256?sid=fd826eb6-0eee-4601-bf0e-9cfee5c56e9d

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-56198?
CVE-2024-56198 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-56198?
To fix CVE-2024-56198, 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-2024-56198 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-56198 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-2024-56198?
CVE-2024-56198 affects cabraviva path-sanitizer.
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