CVE-2024-9405

CVE-2024-9405 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-23.

Key facts

Description

An incorrect limitation of a path to a restricted directory (path traversal) has been detected in Pluck CMS, affecting version 4.7.18. An unauthenticated attacker could extract sensitive information from the server via the absolute path of a file located in the same directory or subdirectory as the module, but not from recursive directories.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-9405?
An incorrect limitation of a path to a restricted directory (path traversal) has been detected in Pluck CMS, affecting version 4.7.18. An unauthenticated attacker could extract sensitive information from the server via the absolute path of a file located in the same directory or subdirectory as the module, but not from recursive directories.
How severe is CVE-2024-9405?
CVE-2024-9405 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-2024-9405 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-9405?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-9405 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2024-9405 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-49919.
When was CVE-2024-9405 published?
CVE-2024-9405 was published on 2024-10-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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