CVE-2024-42471: Arbitrary File Write via artifact extraction in actions/artifact
First published: Mon Sep 02 2024(Updated: )
### Impact Versions of `actions/artifact` before 2.1.7 are vulnerable to arbitrary file write when using `downloadArtifactInternal`, `downloadArtifactPublic`, or `streamExtractExternal` for extracting a specifically crafted artifact that contains path traversal filenames. ### Patches Upgrade to version 2.1.7 or higher. ### References - https://snyk.io/research/zip-slip-vulnerability - https://github.com/actions/toolkit/pull/1724 ### CVE CVE-2024-42471 ### Credits Justin Taft from Google
Credit: security-advisories@github.com security-advisories@github.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| npm/@actions/artifact | >=2.0.0<2.1.2 | 2.1.2 |
| GitHub Actions | >=2.0.0<2.1.7 | |
| GitHub Actions |
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Reference Links
- https://github.com/actions/toolkit/security/advisories/GHSA-6q32-hq47-5qq3
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-42471
- https://github.com/actions/toolkit/pull/1724
- https://github.com/actions/toolkit/commit/29885a805ef3e95a9862dcaa8431c30981960017
- https://snyk.io/research/zip-slip-vulnerability
- https://github.com/actions/toolkit/pull/1602
- https://github.com/actions/download-artifact/blob/v3/package.json#L31
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-6q32-hq47-5qq3 (Advisory)
- https://github.com/actions/toolkit/pull/1666
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-42471?
CVE-2024-42471 is regarded as a moderate severity vulnerability due to potential arbitrary file write issues.
How do I fix CVE-2024-42471?
To fix CVE-2024-42471, upgrade the @actions/artifact package to version 2.1.7 or later.
What components are affected by CVE-2024-42471?
CVE-2024-42471 affects versions of the @actions/artifact package before 2.1.7.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2024-42471?
CVE-2024-42471 can be exploited through crafted artifacts that utilize path traversal filenames.
Is CVE-2024-42471 related to GitHub Actions security?
Yes, CVE-2024-42471 falls under vulnerabilities associated with GitHub Actions and its toolkit.
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