Vulnerability Description
MPXJ is an open source library to read and write project plans from a variety of file formats and databases. The patch for the historical vulnerability CVE-2020-35460 in MPXJ is incomplete as there is still a possibility that a malicious path could be constructed which would not be picked up by the original fix and allow files to be written to arbitrary locations. The issue is addressed in MPXJ version 13.5.1.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/joniles/mpxj/commit/8002802890dfdc8bc74259f37e053e15b827eea0
- https://github.com/joniles/mpxj/security/advisories/GHSA-j945-c44v-97g6
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-49771?
CVE-2024-49771 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). MPXJ is an open source library to read and write project plans from a variety of file formats and databases. The patch for the historical vulnerability CVE-2020-35460 in MPXJ is incomplete as there is...
How severe is CVE-2024-49771?
CVE-2024-49771 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-49771?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.