CVE-2024-38824
Critical
Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in recv_file method allows arbitrary files to be written to the master cache directory.
SeverityCritical
CVSS9.6
Exploit probability64. percentile1%
ProductSalt
PublishedJun 13, 2025
First seenJun 13, 2025
Weakness typeCWE-22Path traversal
How to fix
Update
- saltstack salt3006.12, 3007.4 or later
- salt3007.4, 3006.12 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| saltstack salt | 3006.0 ≤ v < 3006.12, 3007.0 ≤ v < 3007.4 | 3006.12, 3007.4 |
| saltPyPI | 3007.0rc1 ≤ v < 3007.4, 3006.0rc1 ≤ v < 3006.12 | 3007.4, 3006.12 |
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