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CVE-2024-49360

Sandboxie-plus Sandboxie path traversal

9.2 CRITICALPublic exploitEPSS 0.49%
  1. Published29 Nov 2024

Description

Sandboxie is a sandbox-based isolation software for 32-bit and 64-bit Windows NT-based operating systems. An authenticated user (**UserA**) with no privileges is authorized to read all files created in sandbox belonging to other users in the sandbox folders `C:\Sandbox\UserB\xxx`. An authenticated attacker who can use `explorer.exe` or `cmd.exe` outside any sandbox can read other users' files in `C:\Sandbox\xxx`. By default in Windows 7+, the `C:\Users\UserA` folder is not readable by **UserB**. All files edited or created during the sandbox processing are affected by the vulnerability. All files in C:\Users are safe. If `UserB` runs a cmd in a sandbox, he will be able to access `C:\Sandox\UserA`. In addition, if **UserB** create a folder `C:\Sandbox\UserA` with malicious ACLs, when **UserA** will user the sandbox, Sandboxie doesn't reset ACLs ! This issue has not yet been fixed. Users are advised to limit access to their systems using Sandboxie.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorLocal
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeChanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityLow
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:L

Affected products

Sandboxie-plus Sandboxie< 5.69.6 · < 1.14.6

Remediation

Fixed in
Sandboxie-plus Sandboxie≥ 5.69.6

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2024-49360 being actively exploited?

CVE-2024-49360 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.49%.

How severe is CVE-2024-49360?

CVE-2024-49360 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.2, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.49% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-49360?

Affected products include Sandboxie-plus Sandboxie.

How do I fix CVE-2024-49360?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Sandboxie-plus Sandboxie 5.69.6 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.