CVE-2024-40051 describes an arbitrary file read vulnerability in IP Guard v4.81.0307.0, allowing an attacker to read arbitrary files on the system by manipulating the file name parameter. With a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH), this vulnerability is easily exploitable over the network with low attack complexity and no user interaction, potentially leading to significant information disclosure. Despite its severity, there is currently no public exploit code available (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), and it shows no signs of active exploitation or significant community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
4.81.0307.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ip-guard:ip-guard:4.81.0307.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
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