CVE-2024-23334
aiohttp.web.static(follow_symlinks=True) is vulnerable to directory traversal
Description
aiohttp is an asynchronous HTTP client/server framework for asyncio and Python. When using aiohttp as a web server and configuring static routes, it is necessary to specify the root path for static files. Additionally, the option 'follow_symlinks' can be used to determine whether to follow symbolic links outside the static root directory. When 'follow_symlinks' is set to True, there is no validation to check if reading a file is within the root directory. This can lead to directory traversal vulnerabilities, resulting in unauthorized access to arbitrary files on the system, even when symlinks are not present. Disabling follow_symlinks and using a reverse proxy are encouraged mitigations. Version 3.9.2 fixes this issue.
INFO
Published Date :
Jan. 29, 2024, 11:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Feb. 4, 2026, 8:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Upgrade python-aiohttp to a non-vulnerable version.
- If upgrading is not possible, disable follow_symlinks.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2024-23334 has a 69 public
PoC/Exploit available at Github.
Go to the Public Exploits tab to see the list.
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CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2024-23334 is
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Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2024-23334
weaknesses.
We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).
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备份的漏洞库，3月开始我们来维护
Results are limited to the first 15 repositories due to potential performance issues.
The following list is the news that have been mention
CVE-2024-23334 vulnerability anywhere in the article.
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Daily CyberSecurity
The Invisible Landlord: ShadowSyndicate Rotates Keys to Hide Infrastructure
Group-IB Graph analysis of the network infrastructure related to ALPHVBlackCat | Image: Group-IB The sprawling, murky network known as ShadowSyndicate has evolved. Previously identified by a singular, ... Read more
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Daily CyberSecurity
Aiohttp Patches Seven Vulnerabilities Including High-Severity DoS Risks
Maintainers of aiohttp, the popular asynchronous HTTP client/server framework for Python, have released a sweeping security update addressing seven distinct vulnerabilities. The update, version 3.13.3 ... Read more
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Daily CyberSecurity
ShadowSyndicate’s Global Ransomware Empire Blurs Lines Between Cybercrime and Geopolitical Espionage
Attack infrastructure of ShadowSyndicate overlaps with Toneshell, Rustdoor and Koi stealer | Image: Intrinsec In a recent investigation, cybersecurity firm Intrinsec has illuminated the sprawling infr ... Read more
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The Cyber Express
Cyble Sensors Uncover Cyberattacks Targeting Key Vulnerabilities
Cyble’s Vulnerability Intelligence unit has spotlighted a series of cyberattacks targeting critical vulnerabilities in various software systems, including the Ruby SAML library, D-Link NAS devices, an ... Read more
The following table lists the changes that have been made to the
CVE-2024-23334 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Feb. 04, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/52474 -
CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Nov. 03, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/02/msg00002.html -
CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Nov. 21, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://github.com/aio-libs/aiohttp/commit/1c335944d6a8b1298baf179b7c0b3069f10c514b Added Reference https://github.com/aio-libs/aiohttp/pull/8079 Added Reference https://github.com/aio-libs/aiohttp/security/advisories/GHSA-5h86-8mv2-jq9f Added Reference https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/[email protected]/message/ICUOCFGTB25WUT336BZ4UNYLSZOUVKBD/ Added Reference https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/[email protected]/message/XXWVZIVAYWEBHNRIILZVB3R3SDQNNAA7/ -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
May. 14, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Feb. 09, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference GitHub, Inc. https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/[email protected]/message/ICUOCFGTB25WUT336BZ4UNYLSZOUVKBD/ [No types assigned] -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Feb. 05, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N Changed Reference Type https://github.com/aio-libs/aiohttp/commit/1c335944d6a8b1298baf179b7c0b3069f10c514b No Types Assigned https://github.com/aio-libs/aiohttp/commit/1c335944d6a8b1298baf179b7c0b3069f10c514b Patch Changed Reference Type https://github.com/aio-libs/aiohttp/pull/8079 No Types Assigned https://github.com/aio-libs/aiohttp/pull/8079 Patch Changed Reference Type https://github.com/aio-libs/aiohttp/security/advisories/GHSA-5h86-8mv2-jq9f No Types Assigned https://github.com/aio-libs/aiohttp/security/advisories/GHSA-5h86-8mv2-jq9f Exploit, Mitigation, Vendor Advisory Changed Reference Type https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/[email protected]/message/XXWVZIVAYWEBHNRIILZVB3R3SDQNNAA7/ No Types Assigned https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/[email protected]/message/XXWVZIVAYWEBHNRIILZVB3R3SDQNNAA7/ Mailing List Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:aiohttp:aiohttp:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 1.0.5 up to (excluding) 3.9.2 Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:39:*:*:*:*:*:*:* -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Feb. 05, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference GitHub, Inc. https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/[email protected]/message/XXWVZIVAYWEBHNRIILZVB3R3SDQNNAA7/ [No types assigned] -
CVE Received by [email protected]
Jan. 29, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description aiohttp is an asynchronous HTTP client/server framework for asyncio and Python. When using aiohttp as a web server and configuring static routes, it is necessary to specify the root path for static files. Additionally, the option 'follow_symlinks' can be used to determine whether to follow symbolic links outside the static root directory. When 'follow_symlinks' is set to True, there is no validation to check if reading a file is within the root directory. This can lead to directory traversal vulnerabilities, resulting in unauthorized access to arbitrary files on the system, even when symlinks are not present. Disabling follow_symlinks and using a reverse proxy are encouraged mitigations. Version 3.9.2 fixes this issue. Added Reference GitHub, Inc. https://github.com/aio-libs/aiohttp/security/advisories/GHSA-5h86-8mv2-jq9f [No types assigned] Added Reference GitHub, Inc. https://github.com/aio-libs/aiohttp/pull/8079 [No types assigned] Added Reference GitHub, Inc. https://github.com/aio-libs/aiohttp/commit/1c335944d6a8b1298baf179b7c0b3069f10c514b [No types assigned] Added CWE GitHub, Inc. CWE-22 Added CVSS V3.1 GitHub, Inc. AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Vulnerability Scoring Details
Base CVSS Score: 7.5
Exploit Prediction
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days.
93.48 }} -0.10%
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