CVE-2024-8510
N-central Path Traversal
Description
N-central is vulnerable to a path traversal that allows unintended access to the Apache Tomcat WEB-INF directory. Customer data is not exposed. This vulnerability is present in all deployments of N-central prior to N-central 2024.6.
INFO
Published Date :
March 17, 2025, 7:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 5, 2025, 5:15 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
a5532a13-c4dd-4202-bef1-e0b8f2f8d12b
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | a5532a13-c4dd-4202-bef1-e0b8f2f8d12b |
Solution
- Update N-central to version 2024.6 or later.
- Apply vendor-provided patches if available.
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weaknesses.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Sep. 05, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:n-able:n-central:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 2024.6 Added Reference Type N-able: https://documentation.n-able.com/N-central/Release_Notes/GA/Content/N-central_2024.6_Release_Notes.htm Types: Release Notes Added Reference Type N-able: https://me.n-able.com/s/security-advisory/aArVy0000000XgjKAE/cve20248510-ncentral-path-traversal Types: Vendor Advisory -
New CVE Received by a5532a13-c4dd-4202-bef1-e0b8f2f8d12b
Mar. 17, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description N-central is vulnerable to a path traversal that allows unintended access to the Apache Tomcat WEB-INF directory. Customer data is not exposed. This vulnerability is present in all deployments of N-central prior to N-central 2024.6. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N Added CWE CWE-22 Added CWE CWE-23 Added Reference https://documentation.n-able.com/N-central/Release_Notes/GA/Content/N-central_2024.6_Release_Notes.htm Added Reference https://me.n-able.com/s/security-advisory/aArVy0000000XgjKAE/cve20248510-ncentral-path-traversal