CVE-2024-49253 in Analyse Uploads Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 10/16/2024
Relative Path Traversal vulnerability in JamesPark.ninja Analyse Uploads analyse-uploads allows Relative Path Traversal.This issue affects Analyse Uploads: from n/a through <= 0.5.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/05/2026
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-49253 represents a critical relative path traversal flaw within the JamesPark.ninja Analyse Uploads component, specifically impacting versions ranging from the initial release through version 0.5. This security weakness resides in the file upload handling mechanism of the application, creating a significant attack surface that could allow unauthorized access to sensitive system resources. The vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and sanitization of file paths during the upload process, enabling malicious actors to manipulate file system navigation through carefully crafted relative path references.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability manifests when the application processes uploaded files without properly validating or sanitizing the file path components provided by users. Attackers can exploit this by uploading files with malicious relative path sequences such as ../ or ..\ that traverse up the directory structure, potentially accessing or overwriting critical system files, configuration data, or other sensitive resources. This type of flaw directly maps to CWE-22, which specifically addresses improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory, commonly known as path traversal or directory traversal attacks. The vulnerability operates at the file system level, bypassing traditional application-level access controls and potentially leading to complete system compromise.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data exposure, as it could enable attackers to execute arbitrary code, escalate privileges, or cause denial of service conditions within the affected system. When combined with other vulnerabilities or attack vectors, this path traversal flaw could provide attackers with persistent access to the underlying infrastructure, potentially allowing them to establish backdoors, exfiltrate sensitive data, or disrupt normal business operations. The affected Analyse Uploads component likely processes uploaded files in a manner that does not adequately restrict file system access, creating a persistent threat that remains active until properly patched. Organizations relying on this software component face significant risk of unauthorized access to their file systems and potential data breaches.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2024-49253 should prioritize immediate patching of the affected Analyse Uploads component to version 0.6 or later, which contains the necessary fixes for the path traversal vulnerability. Additionally, implementing strict input validation and sanitization measures for all file upload operations, including normalization of file paths and rejection of suspicious path sequences, provides essential defense-in-depth measures. Network segmentation and access control policies should be enforced to limit the potential impact of successful exploitation attempts. The implementation of the principle of least privilege for file system access, combined with regular security audits and monitoring of file system access patterns, helps detect and prevent unauthorized path traversal attempts. Organizations should also consider implementing web application firewalls and intrusion detection systems to monitor for exploitation attempts targeting this specific vulnerability, aligning with ATT&CK technique T1078 which covers valid accounts and privilege escalation through path traversal attacks.