CVE-2024-1459: Undertow: directory traversal vulnerability

Published Jan 22, 2024
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Updated

A path traversal vulnerability was found in Undertow. This issue may allow a remote attacker to append a specially-crafted sequence to an HTTP request for an application deployed to JBoss EAP, which may permit access to privileged or restricted files and directories.

Other sources

A potential directory traversal vulnerability in JBoss EAP was discovered. Initial tests determined that appending "/..;/" to a request will return the JBoss EAP welcome page from the / directory.

Red Hat

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
maven/io.undertow:undertow-core>=2.3.0.Alpha1<2.3.12.Final
2.3.12.Final
maven/io.undertow:undertow-core<2.2.31.Final
2.2.31.Final
redhat undertow

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade maven/io.undertow:undertow-core to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.3.12.Final
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade maven/io.undertow:undertow-core to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.2.31.Final

Event History

Jan 22, 2024
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·04:41 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Feb 12, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:30 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:30 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Advisory Published
via GitHub·09:30 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-1459?

CVE-2024-1459 is classified as a high severity path traversal vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-1459?

To fix CVE-2024-1459, upgrade Undertow to version 2.3.12.Final or 2.2.31.Final.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2024-1459?

CVE-2024-1459 affects applications deployed on JBoss EAP that use Undertow versions below 2.3.12.Final or 2.2.31.Final.

4

What is a path traversal vulnerability in CVE-2024-1459?

A path traversal vulnerability allows an attacker to access restricted files and directories by manipulating file path requests.

5

Is CVE-2024-1459 remotely exploitable?

Yes, CVE-2024-1459 can be exploited remotely through specially-crafted HTTP requests.

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