CVE-2024-27776CWE-22

MileSight DeviceHub - CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')

Critical · published June 2, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
47.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A sneaky path traversal vulnerability in MileSight DeviceHub could mean a world of hurt for your system — allowing unauthenticated remote code execution with a simple crafted request! 🔥 Think of it like a delivery driver who follows a poorly written address, winding up in the back office instead of the main entrance. This means an attacker could explore all the sensitive files that shouldn't be accessible, just because the 'guard' at the door isn’t checking closely enough! An attacker could waltz right in and execute any code they desire, potentially leading to catastrophic data breaches, unauthorized access to sensitive information, or even complete system takeovers. The implications could be absolutely devastating for both user privacy and system integrity!

Put simply

Think of it like a delivery driver who follows a poorly written address, winding up in the back office instead of the main entrance. This means an attacker could explore all the sensitive files that shouldn't be accessible, just because the 'guard' at the door isn’t checking closely enough! This vulnerability occurs due to improper limitations on file path access, allowing attackers to manipulate paths and reach restricted directories. With no authentication required, any unauthenticated user can exploit this flaw, leading to remote code execution.

What to do

An attacker could waltz right in and execute any code they desire, potentially leading to catastrophic data breaches, unauthorized access to sensitive information, or even complete system takeovers. The implications could be absolutely devastating for both user privacy and system integrity! Immediately apply the latest patch from MileSight to secure your DeviceHub installation and ensure that proper input validation and path restrictions are in place. It's crucial to audit your configurations and restrict access to sensitive directories! You've got this! Following these steps will help you protect your system and keep those digital intruders at bay! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00597 · 47.9th percentile
Weakness
CWE-22 · Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
Published
2024-06-02T13:13Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 02 JUN 13:13Z
    MileSight DeviceHub - CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
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