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DatadiodexApplication · Dataflowx

CVE-2024-6445

HIGH · 7.5 CVSS v3.1 Published 2024-09-06
Fix available
A fix is available. Upgrade to 3.1.7 or later.
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84/100
Remediation priority · High
Remotely reachable No privileges Zero-click

Official description Straight from the sourceThe vendor's or NVD's own wording, published unedited. Authoritative, but often terse — it says what broke, rarely what to do.

NVD · unedited
Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in DataFlowX Technology DataDiodeX allows Path Traversal. This issue affects DataDiodeX: from v3.0.0 before v3.1.7.

Technical summary Written by usOur analysis, written from the advisory, the CVSS vector and the affected-version data. It adds context the advisory leaves out, and never invents facts that are not in the source.

dbcve analysis · moderate confidence

Path traversal vulnerability in DataDiodeX v3.0.0-v3.1.6 allows attackers to access files outside restricted directories through manipulated pathname inputs. The vulnerability stems from improper validation of file path references, potentially exposing sensitive system files or configuration data.

MitigationUpgrade DataDiodeX to v3.1.7 or later to obtain the patched version. If immediate upgrading is not possible, implement input validation and whitelisting for file path references.

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Affected products & versions What the vendor confirmedThe version ranges the vendor confirmed as vulnerable. If your version sits inside a range here, treat yourself as exposed until you have upgraded.

NVD · CPE data
DatadiodexApplication
Affected:>= 3.0.0, < 3.1.7

CVSS breakdown How the score is builtThe industry scoring standard. It rates how the flaw is reached, what it takes to exploit, and what an attacker gains — the score is derived from those, not the other way round.

From the vector
Attack vector
Network
Complexity
Low
Privileges
None
User interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
None
Availability
None

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Am I affected? How to checkSteps we derive from the advisory and the affected-version data, so you can decide whether this CVE reaches your setup. They are a guide, not a scan — your own configuration is the authority.

dbcve checks

Work through these to decide whether this CVE applies to you.

  1. Identify the installed DataDiodeX version
    Check the product version through its about page, command-line interface, or version file in the installation directory. Common methods include running 'datadiodex --version', checking the software metadata, or reviewing the installed package information.
    Affected if The version is 3.0.0 through 3.1.6 (versions below 3.1.7)
  2. Confirm file or path handling functionality is in use
    Review the DataDiodeX configuration and identify whether features that process file paths or directory references are enabled. This includes any data import/export, file transfer, or path-based operations.
    Affected if File path handling features are enabled and configured
  3. Inspect input validation configuration for path references
    Examine DataDiodeX configuration files and settings related to input validation, path sanitization, or file access controls. Look for any whitelisting or path restriction settings.
    Affected if Input validation for file paths is disabled, weak, or not configured
  4. Check for web-facing path input interfaces
    Identify any web interfaces, APIs, or user-accessible input fields where users can supply file paths or filenames to DataDiodeX for processing.
    Affected if Path input interfaces are exposed to users or external systems

If DataDiodeX version is 3.0.0-3.1.6 and file path handling features are active, the environment is vulnerable to path traversal attacks.

Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.

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dbcve · scoped
Upgrade available Upgrade to 3.1.7 or later
Fixed in 3.1.7
Interim mitigation

Upgrade DataDiodeX to v3.1.7 or later to obtain the patched version. If immediate upgrading is not possible, implement input validation and whitelisting for file path references.

Recommended fix High confidence

3.1.7 or later

  1. Verify current DataDiodeX version by checking the application interface or system configuration
  2. Download DataDiodeX version 3.1.7 or later from the official vendor distribution channel
  3. Review upgrade documentation and release notes for any prerequisites
  4. Create a full backup of the current DataDiodeX configuration and data
  5. Stop the DataDiodeX service before applying the upgrade
  6. Install version 3.1.7 or the latest stable release
  7. Verify the installation completed successfully
  8. Restart the DataDiodeX service

Generated from the published advisory — verify against the referenced sources before acting.

Fix this in Datadiodex Scoped from the published advisory
  • Consultation2.0 h
  • Implementation3.0 h
  • Testing3.0 h
  • Review / QA2.0 h
10.0 hours of engineering $1,750
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