CVE-2024-4982 in Pagure
Summary
by MITRE • 05/12/2025
A directory traversal vulnerability was discovered in Pagure server. If a malicious user submits a specially cratfted git repository they could discover secrets on the server.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/21/2025
The directory traversal vulnerability identified in CVE-2024-4982 affects the Pagure server, a web-based Git repository management system designed for collaborative software development. This vulnerability represents a critical security flaw that allows attackers to access files and directories beyond the intended scope of the application. The issue manifests when the server processes specially crafted git repositories, potentially exposing sensitive information stored on the system. Such vulnerabilities are particularly dangerous in development environments where repositories often contain configuration files, credentials, and other sensitive data that should remain isolated from unauthorized access.
The technical implementation of this directory traversal flaw stems from inadequate input validation within the Pagure server's handling of git repository operations. When processing repository content, the system fails to properly sanitize file paths or directory references, allowing malicious actors to manipulate the traversal sequence through specially crafted repository structures. This weakness enables attackers to navigate beyond the designated repository boundaries and access arbitrary files on the server filesystem. The vulnerability directly maps to CWE-22, which describes improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory, commonly known as path traversal or directory traversal attacks. The flaw essentially allows an attacker to bypass normal access controls and retrieve files that should be protected within the application's intended scope.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple information disclosure, as it could enable attackers to extract sensitive credentials, configuration files, source code, and other confidential data from the affected server. In a typical development environment, such exposure could compromise authentication tokens, API keys, database connection strings, and other secrets that are often stored in configuration files within the repository structure. The potential for privilege escalation and further system compromise increases significantly when attackers can access these secrets, as they may gain access to additional resources or services that are protected by the compromised credentials. This vulnerability undermines the fundamental security assumptions of repository isolation and could facilitate lateral movement within the development infrastructure.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2024-4982 should prioritize immediate patching of the Pagure server software to address the directory traversal vulnerability. Organizations should implement comprehensive input validation and sanitization measures to prevent path manipulation attacks, particularly when processing external repository content. Network segmentation and access controls should be reinforced to limit exposure of the Pagure server to untrusted users. Regular security auditing of repository contents and monitoring for unusual file access patterns can help detect potential exploitation attempts. Additionally, implementing principle of least privilege for repository access and conducting regular security assessments of Git server configurations aligns with ATT&CK framework tactics that focus on privilege escalation and defense evasion. Organizations should also consider implementing automated scanning tools to detect and prevent the upload of suspicious repository content that could exploit similar vulnerabilities in the future.