CVE-2024-42474: Streamlit Path Traversal Security Vulnerability on Windows
First published: Mon Aug 12 2024(Updated: )
### 1. Impacted Products Streamilt Open Source versions before 1.37.0. ### 2. Introduction Snowflake Streamlit open source addressed a security vulnerability via the [static file sharing feature](https://docs.streamlit.io/develop/concepts/configuration/serving-static-files). The vulnerability was patched on Jul 25, 2024, as part of Streamlit open source version 1.37.0. The vulnerability only affects Windows. ### 3. Path Traversal Vulnerability #### 3.1 Description On May 12, 2024, Streamlit was informed via our bug bounty program about a path traversal vulnerability in the open source library. We fixed and merged a patch remediating the vulnerability on Jul 25, 2024. The issue was determined to be in the moderate severity range with a maximum CVSSv3 base score of [5.9](https://www.first.org/cvss/calculator/3.0#CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N) #### 3.2 Scenarios and attack vector(s) Users of hosted Streamlit app(s) on Windows were vulnerable to a path traversal vulnerability when the [static file sharing feature](https://docs.streamlit.io/develop/concepts/configuration/serving-static-files) is enabled. An attacker could utilize the vulnerability to leak the password hash of the Windows user running Streamlit. #### 3.3 Resolution The vulnerability has been fixed in all Streamlit versions released since Jul 25, 2024. We recommend all users upgrade to Version 1.37.0. ### 4. Contact Please contact security@snowflake.com if you have any questions regarding this advisory. If you discover a security vulnerability in one of our products or websites, please report the issue to HackerOne. For more information, please see our [Vulnerability Disclosure Policy](https://hackerone.com/snowflake?type=team).
Credit: security-advisories@github.com security-advisories@github.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| pip/streamlit | <1.37.0 | 1.37.0 |
| All of | ||
| Snowflake | <1.37.0 | |
| Microsoft Windows Operating System |
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Reference Links
- https://github.com/streamlit/streamlit/security/advisories/GHSA-rxff-vr5r-8cj5
- https://github.com/streamlit/streamlit/commit/3a639859cfdfba2187c81897d44a3e33825eb0a3
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-42474
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-rxff-vr5r-8cj5 (Advisory)
- https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/streamlit/PYSEC-2024-153.yaml
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-42474?
CVE-2024-42474 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability affecting Streamlit versions before 1.37.0.
How do I fix CVE-2024-42474?
To fix CVE-2024-42474, upgrade Streamlit to version 1.37.0 or later.
Which versions of Streamlit are affected by CVE-2024-42474?
CVE-2024-42474 affects all versions of Streamlit prior to 1.37.0.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-42474?
CVE-2024-42474 is a security vulnerability related to the static file sharing feature in Streamlit.
Is CVE-2024-42474 fixed in the latest version of Streamlit?
Yes, CVE-2024-42474 has been fixed in Streamlit version 1.37.0.
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