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CVE-2024-28072

5.7 · MEDIUM

A highly privileged account can overwrite arbitrary files on the system with log output.

Published May 3, 2024CWE-532EPSS 0.64%

Overview

CVE-2024-28072 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 3, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.7 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.7, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

A highly privileged account can overwrite arbitrary files on the system with log output. The log file path tags were not sanitized properly.

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-28072?

CVE-2024-28072 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 3, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.7 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-28072?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.7, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2024-28072?

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.

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