CVE-2024-47820
MarkUs vulnerable to Path Traversal
Description
MarkUs, a web application for the submission and grading of student assignments, is vulnerable to path traversal in versions prior to 2.4.8. Authenticated instructors may download any file on the web server MarkUs is running on, depending on the file permissions. MarkUs v2.4.8 has addressed this issue. No known workarounds are available at the application level aside from upgrading.
INFO
Published Date :
Nov. 18, 2024, 5:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 4, 2025, 5:25 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | LOW | [email protected] |
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2024-47820.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/MarkUsProject/Markus/pull/7026 | Patch |
| https://github.com/MarkUsProject/Markus/security/advisories/GHSA-wq6v-vx8c-8fj8 | Third Party Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Sep. 04, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:A/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:markusproject:markus:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 2.4.8 Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/MarkUsProject/Markus/security/advisories/GHSA-wq6v-vx8c-8fj8 Types: Third Party Advisory Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/MarkUsProject/Markus/pull/7026 Types: Patch -
CVE Received by [email protected]
Nov. 18, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description MarkUs, a web application for the submission and grading of student assignments, is vulnerable to path traversal in versions prior to 2.4.8. Authenticated instructors may download any file on the web server MarkUs is running on, depending on the file permissions. MarkUs v2.4.8 has addressed this issue. No known workarounds are available at the application level aside from upgrading. Added Reference GitHub, Inc. https://github.com/MarkUsProject/Markus/security/advisories/GHSA-wq6v-vx8c-8fj8 [No types assigned] Added Reference GitHub, Inc. https://github.com/MarkUsProject/Markus/pull/7026 [No types assigned] Added CWE GitHub, Inc. CWE-22 Added CVSS V3.1 GitHub, Inc. AV:A/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:H