CWE-552
AllowedFiles or Directories Accessible to External Parties
Abstraction: Base · Status: Draft
The product makes files or directories accessible to unauthorized actors, even though they should not be.
729 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-RMV2-8JJC-23XW
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-11-26 18:38 – Updated: 2025-11-03 22:50Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability has been discovered in TCPDF 6.7.5. This vulnerability enables a user to read arbitrary files from the server's file system through src tag, potentially exposing sensitive information.
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"last_known_affected_version_range": "\u003c= 6.7.5"
},
"package": {
"ecosystem": "Packagist",
"name": "tecnickcom/tcpdf"
},
"ranges": [
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"events": [
{
"introduced": "0"
},
{
"fixed": "6.7.6"
}
],
"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
}
]
}
],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-51058"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-552"
],
"github_reviewed": true,
"github_reviewed_at": "2024-11-26T21:54:04Z",
"nvd_published_at": "2024-11-26T18:15:19Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability has been discovered in TCPDF 6.7.5. This vulnerability enables a user to read arbitrary files from the server\u0027s file system through \u003cimg\u003e src tag, potentially exposing sensitive information.",
"id": "GHSA-rmv2-8jjc-23xw",
"modified": "2025-11-03T22:50:36Z",
"published": "2024-11-26T18:38:52Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-51058"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/tecnickcom/TCPDF/commit/bfa7d2b6d455ebf72ebe3d48fbd487ee5a1f6f3b"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/saravana-hackz/vulnerability-research/tree/main/CVE-2024-51058"
},
{
"type": "PACKAGE",
"url": "https://github.com/tecnickcom/TCPDF"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/06/msg00004.html"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
},
{
"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P",
"type": "CVSS_V4"
}
],
"summary": "TCPDF Local File Inclusion vulnerability"
}
GHSA-RPWQ-XW4M-459X
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-01-17 03:30 – Updated: 2023-01-25 15:30A vulnerability exists in the FTP server of the Zyxel AX7501-B0 firmware prior to V5.17(ABPC.3)C0, which processes symbolic links on external storage media. A local authenticated attacker with administrator privileges could abuse this vulnerability to access the root file system by creating a symbolic link on external storage media, such as a USB flash drive, and then logging into the FTP server on a vulnerable device.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-45440"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-552",
"CWE-59"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-01-17T02:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "A vulnerability exists in the FTP server of the Zyxel AX7501-B0 firmware prior to V5.17(ABPC.3)C0, which processes symbolic links on external storage media. A local authenticated attacker with administrator privileges could abuse this vulnerability to access the root file system by creating a symbolic link on external storage media, such as a USB flash drive, and then logging into the FTP server on a vulnerable device.",
"id": "GHSA-rpwq-xw4m-459x",
"modified": "2023-01-25T15:30:59Z",
"published": "2023-01-17T03:30:25Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-45440"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.zyxel.com/global/en/support/security-advisories/zyxel-security-advisory-for-cleartext-storage-of-wifi-credentials-and-improper-symbolic-links-of-ftp-for-ax7501-b0-cpe"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-RQ5P-J687-H2VF
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-08-22 15:31 – Updated: 2024-08-23 15:30cgi-bin/fdmcgiwebv2.cgi on Swissphone DiCal-RED 4009 devices allows an authenticated attacker to gain access to arbitrary files on the device's file system.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-36442"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-552"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-08-22T15:15:16Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "cgi-bin/fdmcgiwebv2.cgi on Swissphone DiCal-RED 4009 devices allows an authenticated attacker to gain access to arbitrary files on the device\u0027s file system.",
"id": "GHSA-rq5p-j687-h2vf",
"modified": "2024-08-23T15:30:33Z",
"published": "2024-08-22T15:31:19Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-36442"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.swissphone.com/en-us/solutions/components/terminals/radio-data-module-dical-red"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.syss.de/fileadmin/dokumente/Publikationen/Advisories/SYSS-2024-039.txt"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-RR45-4XHX-RXC8
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:43 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:43A flaw was found in ansible-tower. The default installation is vulnerable to Job Isolation escape allowing an attacker to elevate the privilege from a low privileged user to the awx user from outside the isolated environment. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to data confidentiality and integrity as well as system availability.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-20253"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-552"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-03-09T18:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "A flaw was found in ansible-tower. The default installation is vulnerable to Job Isolation escape allowing an attacker to elevate the privilege from a low privileged user to the awx user from outside the isolated environment. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to data confidentiality and integrity as well as system availability.",
"id": "GHSA-rr45-4xhx-rxc8",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:43:52Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:43:52Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-20253"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1928847"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-RRM3-X23Q-98QC
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-08-28 21:31 – Updated: 2026-08-28 21:31Hermes Agent 0.16.0 prior to 0.17.0 contains an improper path restriction vulnerability that allows attackers who can influence ingested message content to overwrite the credential store by bypassing sensitive-path guards that excluded the auth.json file. Attackers can craft malicious messages directing the agent's file-write tooling to overwrite the credential store without triggering any path-based protection, enabling credential tampering or unauthorized access.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-82020"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-552"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-08-28T20:20:14Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Hermes Agent 0.16.0 prior to 0.17.0 contains an improper path restriction vulnerability that allows attackers who can influence ingested message content to overwrite the credential store by bypassing sensitive-path guards that excluded the auth.json file. Attackers can craft malicious messages directing the agent\u0027s file-write tooling to overwrite the credential store without triggering any path-based protection, enabling credential tampering or unauthorized access.",
"id": "GHSA-rrm3-x23q-98qc",
"modified": "2026-08-28T21:31:18Z",
"published": "2026-08-28T21:31:18Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-82020"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/NousResearch/hermes-agent/pull/45821"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/NousResearch/hermes-agent/commit/2b67e96aec2aa2abd5e94b544cda8e564c75f9f5"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/NousResearch/hermes-agent/commit/da28d5d113956dcf803d5cff552a120740a96a59"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/NousResearch/hermes-agent/releases/tag/v2026.6.19"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/hermes-agent-credential-store-overwrite-via-file-write-tool"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
},
{
"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:H/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X",
"type": "CVSS_V4"
}
]
}
GHSA-RVCJ-88M8-GCJ3
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:42 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:42Microsoft Windows 10 allows an elevation of privilege vulnerability when the Windows Update Delivery Optimization does not properly enforce file share permissions.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2017-11829"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-552"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2017-10-13T13:29:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Microsoft Windows 10 allows an elevation of privilege vulnerability when the Windows Update Delivery Optimization does not properly enforce file share permissions.",
"id": "GHSA-rvcj-88m8-gcj3",
"modified": "2022-05-13T01:42:34Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:42:34Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-11829"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-11829"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101213"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039526"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-RX6G-PR26-7GXJ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-06-10 21:30 – Updated: 2026-04-02 21:31The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.5, watchOS 10.5, iOS 17.5 and iPadOS 17.5, iOS 16.7.8 and iPadOS 16.7.8. A maliciously crafted email may be able to initiate FaceTime calls without user authorization.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-23282"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-552"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-06-10T21:15:49Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.5, watchOS 10.5, iOS 17.5 and iPadOS 17.5, iOS 16.7.8 and iPadOS 16.7.8. A maliciously crafted email may be able to initiate FaceTime calls without user authorization.",
"id": "GHSA-rx6g-pr26-7gxj",
"modified": "2026-04-02T21:31:44Z",
"published": "2024-06-10T21:30:38Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-23282"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/120898"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/120902"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/120903"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/120905"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214100"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214101"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214104"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214106"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214100"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214101"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214104"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214106"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-RXFQ-3VPC-VV72
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-04-06 00:01 – Updated: 2022-04-22 20:33Improper Access Control in Adminer versions 1.12.0 to 4.6.2 (fixed in version 4.6.3) allows an attacker to achieve Arbitrary File Read on the remote server by requesting the Adminer to connect to a remote MySQL database.
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"affected": [
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"package": {
"ecosystem": "Packagist",
"name": "vrana/adminer"
},
"ranges": [
{
"events": [
{
"introduced": "1.12.0"
},
{
"fixed": "4.6.3"
}
],
"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
}
]
}
],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-43008"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-552"
],
"github_reviewed": true,
"github_reviewed_at": "2022-04-22T20:33:36Z",
"nvd_published_at": "2022-04-05T02:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Improper Access Control in Adminer versions 1.12.0 to 4.6.2 (fixed in version 4.6.3) allows an attacker to achieve Arbitrary File Read on the remote server by requesting the Adminer to connect to a remote MySQL database.",
"id": "GHSA-rxfq-3vpc-vv72",
"modified": "2022-04-22T20:33:36Z",
"published": "2022-04-06T00:01:33Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-43008"
},
{
"type": "PACKAGE",
"url": "https://github.com/vrana/adminer"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/vrana/adminer/releases/tag/v4.6.3"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/05/msg00012.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://podalirius.net/en/cves/2021-43008"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://sansec.io/research/adminer-4.6.2-file-disclosure-vulnerability"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.adminer.org"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
],
"summary": "Files or Directories Accessible to External Parties in Adminer"
}
GHSA-V3F4-PGV5-QQHC
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-05-04 09:31 – Updated: 2026-05-04 15:31The Magic Export & Import WordPress plugin before 1.2.0 stores exported CSV files at a publicly accessible location, making it possible for any visitors to leak sensitive user information.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-5335"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-552"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-05-04T07:16:01Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "The Magic Export \u0026 Import WordPress plugin before 1.2.0 stores exported CSV files at a publicly accessible location, making it possible for any visitors to leak sensitive user information.",
"id": "GHSA-v3f4-pgv5-qqhc",
"modified": "2026-05-04T15:31:13Z",
"published": "2026-05-04T09:31:09Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-5335"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/ed6f00de-bbae-4e89-9d0e-ded0d70e781c"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-V3M2-CRXW-2GFM
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-07-10 21:31 – Updated: 2024-04-04 05:54?An attacker could bypass the latest Delta Electronics InfraSuite Device Master (versions prior to 1.0.7) patch, which could allow an attacker to retrieve file contents.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-34316"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-284",
"CWE-552"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-07-10T20:15:15Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "?An attacker could bypass the latest Delta Electronics InfraSuite Device Master (versions prior to 1.0.7) patch, which could allow an attacker to retrieve file contents.",
"id": "GHSA-v3m2-crxw-2gfm",
"modified": "2024-04-04T05:54:05Z",
"published": "2023-07-10T21:31:01Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-34316"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-23-180-01"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
Mitigation
When storing data in the cloud (e.g., S3 buckets, Azure blobs, Google Cloud Storage, etc.), use the provider's controls to disable public access.
CAPEC-150: Collect Data from Common Resource Locations
An adversary exploits well-known locations for resources for the purposes of undermining the security of the target. In many, if not most systems, files and resources are organized in a default tree structure. This can be useful for adversaries because they often know where to look for resources or files that are necessary for attacks. Even when the precise location of a targeted resource may not be known, naming conventions may indicate a small area of the target machine's file tree where the resources are typically located. For example, configuration files are normally stored in the /etc director on Unix systems. Adversaries can take advantage of this to commit other types of attacks.
CAPEC-639: Probe System Files
An adversary obtains unauthorized information due to improperly protected files. If an application stores sensitive information in a file that is not protected by proper access control, then an adversary can access the file and search for sensitive information.