CVE-2024-42499

CVE-2024-42499 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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

Description

Improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('Path Traversal') issue exists in FitNesse releases prior to 20241026. If this vulnerability is exploited, an attacker may be able to know whether a file exists at a specific path, and/or obtain some part of the file contents under specific conditions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-42499?
Improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('Path Traversal') issue exists in FitNesse releases prior to 20241026. If this vulnerability is exploited, an attacker may be able to know whether a file exists at a specific path, and/or obtain some part of the file contents under specific conditions.
How severe is CVE-2024-42499?
CVE-2024-42499 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-42499 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-42499?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-42499 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2024-42499 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-3297.
When was CVE-2024-42499 published?
CVE-2024-42499 was published on 2024-11-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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