#VU100247 Input validation error in wget - CVE-2024-10524

Vulnerability identifier: #VU100247

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 1.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-10524

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
wget
Server applications / File servers (FTP/HTTP)

Vendor: GNU

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to an unspecified error in wget. A remote attacker can trick the victim into connecting to a specially crafted website and bypass certain security restrictions.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

wget: 1.5.3 - 1.24.5

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External links
https://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/bug-wget/2024-11/msg00002.html

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.