CVE-2024-22723
CVE-2024-22723 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Webtrees with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.9)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (55th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-0542
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Webtrees
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Webtrees 2.1.18 is vulnerable to Directory Traversal. By manipulating the "media_folder" parameter in the URL, an attacker (in this case, an administrator) can navigate beyond the intended directory (the 'media/' directory) to access sensitive files in other parts of the application's file system.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-22723?
- Webtrees 2.1.18 is vulnerable to Directory Traversal. By manipulating the "media_folder" parameter in the URL, an attacker (in this case, an administrator) can navigate beyond the intended directory (the 'media/' directory) to access sensitive files in other parts of the application's file system.
- How severe is CVE-2024-22723?
- CVE-2024-22723 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2024-22723 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-22723?
- CVE-2024-22723 affects Webtrees. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-22723?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2024-22723 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-22723 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-0542.
- When was CVE-2024-22723 published?
- CVE-2024-22723 was published on 2024-02-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:webtrees:webtrees:2.1.18:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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