How severe is CVE-2024-56198?

CVE-2024-56198 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2024-56198 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-56198?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2024-56198 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-56198 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-0018.

When was CVE-2024-56198 published?

CVE-2024-56198 was published on 2024-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-56198

CVE-2024-56198 is a critical-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 9.3. 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

Severity: Critical (CVSS 4.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-0018
Weakness: CWE-22
Published: 2024-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

path-sanitizer is a simple lightweight npm package for sanitizing paths to prevent Path Traversal. Prior to 3.1.0, the filters can be bypassed using .=%5c which results in a path traversal. This vulnerability is fixed in 3.1.0.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-56198?: path-sanitizer is a simple lightweight npm package for sanitizing paths to prevent Path Traversal. Prior to 3.1.0, the filters can be bypassed using .=%5c which results in a path traversal. This vulnerability is fixed in 3.1.0.
How severe is CVE-2024-56198?: CVE-2024-56198 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2024-56198 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-56198?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-56198 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-56198 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-0018.
When was CVE-2024-56198 published?: CVE-2024-56198 was published on 2024-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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