CVE-2024-56074: Medium severity gitingest gitingest vulnerability
Published Dec 15, 2024
·Updated
gitingest before 9996a06 mishandles symbolic links that point outside of the base directory.
Affected Software
1 affected component
gitingest gitingest<9996a06
Event History
Dec 15, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2024-56074?
CVE-2024-56074 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to expose sensitive data via symbolic link mismanagement.
2
How do I fix CVE-2024-56074?
To fix CVE-2024-56074, update gitingest to version 9996a06 or later where the vulnerability has been addressed.
3
What impact does CVE-2024-56074 have on users?
CVE-2024-56074 allows attackers to exploit symbolic links to access files outside of the intended base directory, potentially leading to data leakage.
4
Which versions of gitingest are affected by CVE-2024-56074?
gitingest versions prior to 9996a06 are affected by CVE-2024-56074.
5
Is CVE-2024-56074 actively being exploited in the wild?
As of now, there are no confirmed reports of active exploitation of CVE-2024-56074, but it is advisable to apply the patch promptly.