Path Traversal Attack Risk: Write Outside Intended Directory and Access Sensitive Information

CVE-2024-25567

Summary

A path traversal vulnerability exists in XYZ product by ABC Vendor, enabling attackers to manipulate file paths to write data outside the designated directory. This flaw allows unauthorized access to sensitive information and poses risks as existing files on the system can be overwritten if attackers specify a filename that matches one already on the server. Organizations using affected versions of XYZ product should prioritize patching to safeguard against potential data breaches.

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