CVE-2024-55602

HIGH
Published Dec 10, 2024 Modified Apr 18, 2025 CWE-22

Description

PwnDoc is a penetration test report generator. Prior to commit 1d4219c596f4f518798492e48386a20c6e9a2fe6, an authenticated user who is able to update and download templates can inject path traversal (`../`) sequences into the file extension property to read arbitrary files on the system. Commit 1d4219c596f4f518798492e48386a20c6e9a2fe6 contains a patch for the issue.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.6
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-22 Path Traversal

Affected Products

Vendor Product
pwndoc_project pwndoc

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-55602? +
PwnDoc is a penetration test report generator. Prior to commit 1d4219c596f4f518798492e48386a20c6e9a2fe6, an authenticated user who is able to update and download templates can inject path traversal (`../`) sequences into the file extension property to read arbitrary files on the system. Commit 1d4219c596f4f518798492e48386a20c6e9a2fe6 contains a patch for the issue. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.6 (HIGH).
How severe is CVE-2024-55602? +
CVE-2024-55602 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.6 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-55602? +
CVE-2024-55602 affects products from pwndoc_project, specifically: pwndoc. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-55602? +
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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