Vulnerability Description
Kavita 0.5.2 before 0.5.4.1 contains a path traversal vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files by supplying '../' sequences in the filename parameter. Attackers can send GET requests to /api/image/cover-upload with filename values like ../appsettings.json to retrieve configuration files outside the temp directory. Exploitation evidence was first observed by the Shadowserver Foundation on 2023-10-18.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/Kareadita/Kavita/commit/88b5ebeb6
- https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei-templates/blob/main/http/vulnerabilit
- https://huntr.com/bounties/2eef332b-65d2-4f13-8c39-44a8771a6f18
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/kavita-0.5.4.1-unauthenticated-path-travers
- https://huntr.com/bounties/2eef332b-65d2-4f13-8c39-44a8771a6f18
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-51024?
CVE-2022-51024 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Kavita 0.5.2 before 0.5.4.1 contains a path traversal vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files by supplying '../' sequences in the filename parameter. Attackers can ...
How severe is CVE-2022-51024?
CVE-2022-51024 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2022-51024?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.