CVE-2024-29180
CVSS 3.1 Score 7.4 of 10 (high)
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Summary
CVE-2024-29180 is a vulnerability that affects developers using webpack-dev-server or webpack-dev-middleware versions prior to 7.1.0, 6.1.2, and 5.3.4. This vulnerability allows an attacker to access any file on the developer's machine by exploiting a path traversal attack. The issue arises from the lack of sufficient URL address validation in the webpack-dev-middleware development middleware for devpack. If the `writeToDisk` configuration option is set to true, the physical filesystem is used, making it possible for an attacker to read arbitrary files. Remediation involves updating to the latest versions of webpack-dev-server or webpack-dev-middleware where this vulnerability has been patched. This vulnerability poses a high risk to organizations as it allows unauthorized access to sensitive files and data on developers' machines, potentially leading to further attacks or data breaches.
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