Path Traversal in Overleaf
CVE-2024-45312
Overleaf is a web-based collaborative LaTeX editor. Overleaf Community Edition and Server Pro prior to version 5.0.7 (or 4.2.7 for the 4.x series) contain a vulnerability that allows an arbitrary language parameter in client spelling reque…
Vulnerability class: Path Traversal (Directory Traversal)
EPSS: 0.005 (38.3th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 5.3 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N.
Affected products
- Overleaf — versions >= 4.0.0, < 4.2.7, >= 5.0.0, < 5.0.7
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- security-advisories@github.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Vendor Advisory)
- security-advisories@github.com (Patch, x_refsource_MISC)
- security-advisories@github.com (Product, x_refsource_MISC)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-45312?
- CVE-2024-45312 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Overleaf, classified under Path Traversal. CVSS score: 5.3/10. Published 2024-09-02.
- How severe is CVE-2024-45312?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.3 out of 10.