#VU89894 Path traversal in Gaia - CVE-2024-24919
Published: May 29, 2024 / Updated: February 25, 2025
Vulnerability identifier: #VU89894
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-24919
CWE-ID: CWE-22
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
The vulnerability is being exploited in the wild
Vulnerable software:
Gaia
Gaia
Software vendor:
Check Point Software Technologies
Check Point Software Technologies
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The
vulnerability exists due to a insufficient validation of file path in Security Gateways
with IPSec VPN, Remote Access VPN and the Mobile Access software blade. A
remote non-authenticated attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request and view arbitrary files on the system.
Note, the vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.