VMware SALT prior 3006.12/3007.4 Cache Directory recv_file path traversal

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in VMware SALT and classified as critical. The impacted element is the function recv_file of the component Cache Directory Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to path traversal. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2024-38824. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in VMware SALT and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects the function recv_file of the component Cache Directory Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a path traversal vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-22. The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Directory traversal vulnerability in recv_file method allows arbitrary files to be written to the master cache directory.

The advisory is shared for download at docs.saltproject.io. This vulnerability was named CVE-2024-38824 since 06/20/2024. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 07/10/2025). The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1006.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 240180 (SaltStack 3000 < 3006.12 / 3007 < 3007.4 Multiple Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 3006.12 or 3007.4 eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at docs.saltproject.io.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (240180) and EUVD (EUVD-2024-54682). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.7

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Path traversal
CWE: CWE-22
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 240180
Nessus Name: SaltStack 3000 < 3006.12 / 3007 < 3007.4 Multiple Vulnerabilities

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: SALT 3006.12/3007.4

Timelineinfo

06/20/2024 CVE reserved
06/13/2025 +358 days Advisory disclosed
06/13/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
07/10/2025 +27 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: vmware.com

Advisory: docs.saltproject.io
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-38824 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-38824
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-312484
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scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20060413

Entryinfo

Created: 06/13/2025 11:22
Updated: 07/10/2025 08:46
Changes: 06/13/2025 11:22 (65), 06/13/2025 11:32 (1), 06/13/2025 17:35 (1), 06/20/2025 00:52 (2), 07/10/2025 08:46 (11)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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