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CVE-2024-34470

Hsclabs Mailinspector path traversal

8.6 HIGHPublic exploitEPSS 6.70%
  1. Published6 May 2024

Description

An issue was discovered in HSC Mailinspector 5.2.17-3 through v.5.2.18. An Unauthenticated Path Traversal vulnerability exists in the /public/loader.php file. The path parameter does not properly filter whether the file and directory passed are part of the webroot, allowing an attacker to read arbitrary files on the server.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

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

Affected products

Hsclabs Mailinspector≥ 5.2.17-3 < 5.2.19

Remediation

Fixed in
Hsclabs Mailinspector≥ 5.2.19

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2024-34470 being actively exploited?

CVE-2024-34470 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 6.70%.

How severe is CVE-2024-34470?

CVE-2024-34470 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.6, rated high. EPSS estimates a 6.70% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-34470?

Affected products include Hsclabs Mailinspector.

How do I fix CVE-2024-34470?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Hsclabs Mailinspector 5.2.19 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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