CVE-2024-45401: stripe-cli Path Traversal vulnerability

Published Sep 5, 2024
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Updated

Impact A vulnerability exists in stripe-cli versions 1.11.1 and higher where a plugin package containing a manifest with a malformed plugin shortname installed using the --archive-url or --archive-path flags can overwrite arbitrary files.

The update addresses the path traversal vulnerability by removing the ability to install plugins from an archive URL or path.

There has been no evidence of exploitation of this vulnerability.

Recommendation Upgrade to stripe-cli v1.21.3.

Acknowledgements Thank you to 0xacb and bordiez for reporting this vulnerability.

For more information Email us at security@stripe.com

Other sources

stripe-cli is a command-line tool for the payment processor Stripe. A vulnerability exists in stripe-cli starting in version 1.11.1 and prior to version 1.21.3 where a plugin package containing a manifest with a malformed plugin shortname installed using the --archive-url or --archive-path flags can overwrite arbitrary files. The update in version 1.21.3 addresses the path traversal vulnerability by removing the ability to install plugins from an archive URL or path. There has been no evidence of exploitation of this vulnerability.

NVD

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
go/github.com/stripe/stripe-cli>=1.11.1<1.21.3
1.21.3
Stripe Stripe CLI>=1.11.1<1.21.3

Event History

Sep 5, 2024
Advisory Published
via GitHub·04:40 PM
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:09 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:09 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-45401?

CVE-2024-45401 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-45401?

To fix CVE-2024-45401, upgrade the stripe-cli to version 1.21.3 or later.

3

What versions of stripe-cli are affected by CVE-2024-45401?

CVE-2024-45401 affects stripe-cli versions from 1.11.1 up to, but not including, 1.21.3.

4

What is the nature of CVE-2024-45401 vulnerability?

CVE-2024-45401 involves a path traversal vulnerability that allows arbitrary file overwrites through malformed plugin shortnames.

5

Can CVE-2024-45401 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2024-45401 can be exploited remotely by attackers using compromised plugin packages.

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