CVE-2024-52291: Local File System Validation Bypass Leading to File Overwrite, Sensitive File Access, and Potential Code Execution

high Affects craftcms/cms. Feed 2026.10.29.1, updated 2026-10-28; published 2024-11-13.

Local File System Validation Bypass Leading to File Overwrite, Sensitive File Access, and Potential Code Execution

Package: craftcms/cms Composer
Affected versions: >=5.0.0-RC1 and <5.4.6 or >=4.0.0-RC1 and <4.12.5
Fixed in: 5.4.6, 4.12.5
Severity: high CVSS 8.4
Exploitation: not on CISA KEV · EPSS 1% (69.3th percentile)
Published: 2024-11-13
Source: osv.dev

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