Vulnerability Description
MarkUs, a web application for the submission and grading of student assignments, is vulnerable to path traversal in versions prior to 2.4.8. Authenticated instructors may download any file on the web server MarkUs is running on, depending on the file permissions. MarkUs v2.4.8 has addressed this issue. No known workarounds are available at the application level aside from upgrading.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Markusproject | Markus | < 2.4.8 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/MarkUsProject/Markus/pull/7026Patch
- https://github.com/MarkUsProject/Markus/security/advisories/GHSA-wq6v-vx8c-8fj8Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-47820?
CVE-2024-47820 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.7 (MEDIUM). MarkUs, a web application for the submission and grading of student assignments, is vulnerable to path traversal in versions prior to 2.4.8. Authenticated instructors may download any file on the web ...
How severe is CVE-2024-47820?
CVE-2024-47820 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-47820?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Markusproject Markus.