CVE-2024-45811
Description
A flaw was found in ViteJS. @fs denies access to files outside of Vite serving allow list. Adding ?import&raw to the URL bypasses this limitation and returns the file content if it exists, which can allow an attacker to access arbitrary files via the browser.
Statement
This vulnerability is classified as moderate rather than high severity because it requires specific conditions for exploitation. The attacker must have access to the Vite server, which typically runs in a local development environment rather than in production. Additionally, the bypass allows file access only if the file path is already known or predictable, limiting the attacker's ability to arbitrarily explore the file system. While it exposes file content outside the Vite serving allow list, the scope of access is constrained, and the impact can be mitigated by proper server configurations and deployment practices.
Mitigation
Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options do not meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base or stability.
Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) Score Details
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CVSS v3 Score Breakdown
| Red Hat | NVD | cve.org | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base Score | 4.8 | N/A | 4.8 |
| Attack Vector | Adjacent Network | N/A | Adjacent Network |
| Attack Complexity | High | N/A | High |
| Privileges Required | None | N/A | None |
| User Interaction | Required | N/A | Required |
| Scope | Unchanged | N/A | Unchanged |
| Confidentiality | High | N/A | High |
| Integrity Impact | None | N/A | None |
| Availability Impact | None | N/A | None |
Vector
Red Hat: CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
cve.org: CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Understanding the Weakness (CWE)
Confidentiality,Integrity,Access Control
Technical Impact: Read Files or Directories; Modify Files or Directories; Bypass Protection Mechanism
An attacker may be able to traverse the file system to unintended locations and read or overwrite the contents of unexpected files. If the files are used for a security mechanism than an attacker may be able to bypass the mechanism.
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