Vulnerability Description
The GitHub CLI is GitHub’s official command line tool. A security vulnerability has been identified in GitHub CLI that could create or overwrite files in unintended directories when users download a malicious GitHub Actions workflow artifact through gh run download. This vulnerability stems from a GitHub Actions workflow artifact named .. when downloaded using gh run download. The artifact name and --dir flag are used to determine the artifact’s download path. When the artifact is named .., the resulting files within the artifact are extracted exactly 1 directory higher than the specified --dir flag value. This vulnerability is fixed in 2.63.1.
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/cli/cli/commit/1136764c369aaf0cae4ec2ee09dc35d871076932
- https://github.com/cli/cli/security/advisories/GHSA-2m9h-r57g-45pj
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-54132?
CVE-2024-54132 is a documented vulnerability. The GitHub CLI is GitHub’s official command line tool. A security vulnerability has been identified in GitHub CLI that could create or overwrite files in unintended directories when users download a m...
How severe is CVE-2024-54132?
CVSS scoring is not yet available for CVE-2024-54132. Check NVD for updates.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-54132?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.