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CVE-2024-24809

8.5 · HIGH

Traccar is an open source GPS tracking system.

Published Apr 10, 2024CWE-27EPSS 54.41%

Overview

CVE-2024-24809 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 10, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Traccar is an open source GPS tracking system. Versions prior to 6.0 are vulnerable to path traversal and unrestricted upload of file with dangerous type. Since the system allows registration by default, attackers can acquire ordinary user permissions by registering an account and exploit this vulnerability to upload files with the prefix `device.` under any folder. Attackers can use this vulnerability for phishing, cross-site scripting attacks, and potentially execute arbitrary commands on the server. Version 6.0 contains a patch for the issue.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

GitHubgithub.com/traccar/traccar/commit/b099b298f90074c825ba68ce73532933c7b9d901GitHubgithub.com/traccar/traccar/security/advisories/GHSA-vhrw-72f6-gwp5GitHubgithub.com/traccar/traccar/commit/b099b298f90074c825ba68ce73532933c7b9d901GitHubgithub.com/traccar/traccar/security/advisories/GHSA-vhrw-72f6-gwp5

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-24809?

CVE-2024-24809 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 10, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-24809?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2024-24809?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2024-24809?

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