React Native Document Picker Vulnerability Allows Arbitrary Code Execution
CVE-2024-25466

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

React Native

Status
Document Picker
Vendor
CVE Published:
16 February 2024

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2024-25466?

A directory traversal vulnerability exists in the React Native Document Picker prior to version 9.1.1. This vulnerability allows a local attacker to manipulate file paths and execute arbitrary code through crafted scripts targeting the Android library component. By exploiting this weakness, an attacker could potentially access sensitive files or execute unauthorized commands, significantly impacting the security posture of applications utilizing this library. It is crucial for developers to upgrade to version 9.1.1 or later to mitigate this risk.

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2024-25466
Created by FixedOctocat

References

https://github.com/rnmods/react-native-document-picker/bl...
https://github.com/FixedOctocat/CVE-2024-25466/tree/main

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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