CVE-2024-46901

LOW
Published Dec 9, 2024 Modified Jul 15, 2025 CWE-20 CWE-116

Description

Insufficient validation of filenames against control characters in Apache Subversion repositories served via mod_dav_svn allows authenticated users with commit access to commit a corrupted revision, leading to disruption for users of the repository. All versions of Subversion up to and including Subversion 1.14.4 are affected if serving repositories via mod_dav_svn. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 1.14.5, which fixes this issue. Repositories served via other access methods are not affected.

CVSS v3.1 Score

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-20 Improper Input Validation
CWE-116 CWE-116

Affected Products

Vendor Product
apache subversion
debian debian_linux

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-46901? +
Insufficient validation of filenames against control characters in Apache Subversion repositories served via mod_dav_svn allows authenticated users with commit access to commit a corrupted revision, leading to disruption for users of the repository. All versions of Subversion up to and including Subversion 1.14.4 are affected if serving repositories via mod_dav_svn. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 1.14.5, which fixes this issue. Repositories served via other access methods are not affected. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 3.1 (LOW).
How severe is CVE-2024-46901? +
CVE-2024-46901 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 3.1 out of 10, rated LOW. This is a low-severity vulnerability with limited impact.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-46901? +
CVE-2024-46901 affects products from apache, debian, specifically: debian_linux, subversion. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-46901? +
You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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