CVE-2024-38428

Gnu Wget vulnerability

9.1 CRITICALEPSS 0.67%

Published16 Jun 2024

Description

url.c in GNU Wget through 1.24.5 mishandles semicolons in the userinfo subcomponent of a URI, and thus there may be insecure behavior in which data that was supposed to be in the userinfo subcomponent is misinterpreted to be part of the host subcomponent.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork

Attack complexityLow

Privileges requiredNone

User interactionNone

ScopeUnchanged

ConfidentialityHigh

IntegrityHigh

AvailabilityNone

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

Affected products

Gnu Wget≤ 1.24.5

Remediation

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

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2024-38428 being actively exploited?

CVE-2024-38428 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.67%.

How severe is CVE-2024-38428?

CVE-2024-38428 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.67% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-38428?

Affected products include Gnu Wget.

How do I fix CVE-2024-38428?

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

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