CVE-2024-24821
Code execution and possible privilege escalation via compromised InstalledVersions.php or installed.php in Composer
8.8CVSSHIGH
Description
Composer code execution and possible privilege escalation via compromised InstalledVersions.php or installed.php
CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:LAttack VectorLocal
AC:LAttack ComplexityLow
PR:LPrivileges RequiredLow
UI:NUser InteractionNone
Scope
S:CScopeChanged
Impact
C:HConfidentialityHigh
I:HIntegrityHigh
A:HAvailabilityHigh
Weaknesses
Affected Products
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Exploitability
Official Patch Available
MITRE ATT&CK
1 technique Initial Access
References
https://github.com/composer/composer/security/advisories/GHSA-7c6p-848j-wh5h
github.com
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-24821
nvd.nist.gov
https://github.com/composer/composer/commit/64e4eb356b159a30c766cd1ea83450a38dc23bf5
github.com
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Timeline
Published
Feb 8, 2024
Last Updated
Nov 21, 2024
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