#VU86548 Path traversal in Helm - CVE-2024-25620

Vulnerability identifier: #VU86548

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 6.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-25620

CWE-ID: CWE-22

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Helm
Web applications / CMS

Vendor: The Helm Project

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to overwrite arbitrary files on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences when saving charts at Chart.yaml. A remote user can send a specially crafted HTTP request and overwrite arbitrary files on the system.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Helm: 3.0.0 - 3.14.0

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External links
https://github.com/helm/helm/security/advisories/GHSA-v53g-5gjp-272r
https://github.com/helm/helm/commit/0d0f91d1ce277b2c8766cdc4c7aa04dbafbf2503

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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