CVE-2024-10524

Summary

CVE-2024-10524 is a vulnerability affecting applications that utilize Wget for accessing remote resources via shorthand URLs. Attackers can exploit this weakness by inserting crafted user credentials within these URLs. As a result, Wget will unintentionally access an unintended host, potentially leading to unauthorized access or data exposure. Applications must validate URL inputs and credential handling to mitigate this risk.

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