CVE-2024-47531
"Scout File Extension Bypass Vulnerability"
Description
Scout is a web-based visualizer for VCF-files. Due to the lack of sanitization in the filename, it is possible bypass intended file extension and make users download malicious files with any extension. With malicious content injected inside the file data and users unknowingly downloading it and opening may lead to the compromise of users' devices or data. This vulnerability is fixed in 4.89.
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 30, 2024, 4:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 4, 2024, 1:51 p.m.
Source :
[email protected]
Remotely Exploitable :
Yes !
Impact Score :
2.5
Exploitability Score :
2.1
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2024-47531
vulnerability.
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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2024-47531.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/Clinical-Genomics/scout/commit/f59e50f8ea596e641da8a0e9c7a33c0696bcbea5 | |
| https://github.com/Clinical-Genomics/scout/security/advisories/GHSA-24xv-q29v-3h6r |
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CVE Received by [email protected]
Sep. 30, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Scout is a web-based visualizer for VCF-files. Due to the lack of sanitization in the filename, it is possible bypass intended file extension and make users download malicious files with any extension. With malicious content injected inside the file data and users unknowingly downloading it and opening may lead to the compromise of users' devices or data. This vulnerability is fixed in 4.89. Added Reference GitHub, Inc. https://github.com/Clinical-Genomics/scout/security/advisories/GHSA-24xv-q29v-3h6r [No types assigned] Added Reference GitHub, Inc. https://github.com/Clinical-Genomics/scout/commit/f59e50f8ea596e641da8a0e9c7a33c0696bcbea5 [No types assigned] Added CWE GitHub, Inc. CWE-116 Added CVSS V3.1 GitHub, Inc. AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2024-47531 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
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stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2024-47531
weaknesses.