Arbitrary file deletion via manipulated download path
Published Oct 24, 2024 · Updated Oct 28, 2024
Path manipulation in GL.iNet router firmware allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary device files through the download interface. The interface accepts an attacker-selected path parameter as the file deletion target without confining it to an authorized download location. No credentials or user interaction are required, but the attacker must reach the router from an adjacent network; deletion is limited to files accessible to the interface process.
Summary
What happened
Path manipulation in GL.iNet router firmware allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary device files through the download interface. The interface accepts an attacker-selected path parameter as the file deletion target without confining it to an authorized download location. No credentials or user interaction are required, but the attacker must reach the router from an adjacent network; deletion is limited to files accessible to the interface process.
The record
- CVE
- CVE-2024-45259
- Published
- Oct 24, 2024
- Updated
- Oct 28, 2024
- Vendor
- GL.iNet
- Product
- GL.iNet GL-X300B Firmware
- Classifications
- CWE-326, T1485
- Attack vector
- adjacent
- Privileges
- unauthenticated
Timeline
How it unfolded
- Oct 24, 2024CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
- Oct 28, 2024Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.
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- Affected versionversion=4.5.17 <4.5.18
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Public exploit references
- Delete Any File via Download Interfaceproof of concept · unverified
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