Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2015-10024 is a path traversal issue in hoffie larasync that could let a logged-in nearby attacker make file storage logic access locations outside intended directories. The public record names a patch, but affected versions are not specified. Treat it as a targeted operational risk where larasync is deployed, not a broad internet-scale emergency.
Executive priority
Prioritize remediation if larasync is used in environments reachable by untrusted internal users or adjacent network segments. The score is moderate, but path traversal can affect sensitive files and operational integrity. If larasync is not deployed, document non-exposure and move on.
Technical view
The issue is CWE-22 in repository/content/file_storage.go. CVSS v3.1 is 5.5 with AV:A, AC:L, PR:L, UI:N, and low confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. Sources identify commit 776bad422f4bd4930d09491711246bbeb1be9ba5 as the patch. Product metadata is sparse: versions are listed as n/a and no CPEs are provided.
Likely exposure
Exposure appears limited to organizations running hoffie larasync, especially where lower-privileged users can interact with file storage or synchronization features. The CVSS vector indicates adjacent-network access and privileges are required. Because versions are not identified, teams should verify any larasync deployment against the patched upstream commit.
Exploitation context
The supplied sources do not show known active exploitation, and the CVE is not listed as KEV. The issue may still matter in shared, internal, or adjacent-network environments because path traversal can cross intended file boundaries. Evidence is incomplete on exploit availability, affected releases, and real-world targeting.
Researcher notes
The public data is thin: no affected version range, no CPEs, and no confirmed exploitation. Analysis should stay anchored to the named file and patch commit. The CVSS vector suggests authenticated adjacent access, so validation should focus on deployment topology, privilege boundaries, and whether the patch is present.
Mitigation direction
- Apply or verify inclusion of upstream patch 776bad422f4bd4930d09491711246bbeb1be9ba5.
- Check hoffie larasync upstream guidance for fixed releases or additional hardening notes.
- Restrict access to larasync file storage functions to trusted authenticated users.
- Limit filesystem permissions for the larasync process to necessary storage paths only.
- Monitor for unexpected file reads or writes outside intended repository content paths.
Validation and detection
- Inventory whether hoffie larasync is deployed in production, staging, or internal tooling.
- Compare deployed source with patched commit 776bad422f4bd4930d09491711246bbeb1be9ba5.
- Review repository/content/file_storage.go for the upstream path traversal fix.
- Confirm larasync service accounts cannot write outside required storage directories.
- Check logs for unusual file path errors or access outside expected content roots.
Public sources used
Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.
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CWE-22: File access and web shell behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 5.5 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L2.13.4Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
5.5MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://vuldb.com/?id.217612CVE reference · vdb-entry, technical-description
- https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.217612CVE reference · signature, permissions-required
- https://github.com/hoffie/larasync/commit/776bad422f4bd4930d09491711246bbeb1be9ba5CVE reference · patch
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CWE details
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Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.