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CVE-2024-21542

Path traversal

8.6 HIGHEPSS 1.14%
  1. Published10 Dec 2024

Description

Versions of the package luigi before 3.6.0 are vulnerable to Arbitrary File Write via Archive Extraction (Zip Slip) due to improper destination file path validation in the _extract_packages_archive function.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeChanged
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:N

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2024-21542 being actively exploited?

CVE-2024-21542 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 1.14%.

How severe is CVE-2024-21542?

CVE-2024-21542 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.6, rated high. EPSS estimates a 1.14% probability of exploitation.

How do I fix CVE-2024-21542?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

How Secuno handles this

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.