Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2024-29640 is a critical remote code execution issue reported in aliyundrive-webdav version 2.3.3 and earlier. A remote attacker could execute arbitrary code through a crafted sid parameter. The provided data does not show active exploitation or a confirmed fixed release.
Executive priority
Treat this as urgent for any exposed aliyundrive-webdav deployment. The severity and unauthenticated network attack profile justify immediate inventory, exposure reduction, and vendor-guidance tracking, even though exploitation evidence is not confirmed here.
Technical view
The CVE describes CWE-78 command injection in the action_query_qrcode component, reachable through the sid parameter. CVSS 3.1 is 9.8 with network access, low complexity, no privileges, and no user interaction. The structured affected-product metadata is incomplete despite the description naming aliyundrive-webdav 2.3.3 and before.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely where aliyundrive-webdav 2.3.3 or earlier is deployed and reachable over a network, especially if exposed to the internet. The source bundle does not provide CPEs, package identifiers, or deployment prevalence.
Exploitation context
The CVE is not marked as KEV in the provided bundle. References include a public vulnerability write-up and the upstream GitHub repository, but the provided evidence does not establish active exploitation in the wild.
Researcher notes
Key uncertainty is source completeness: affected metadata is n/a, while the CVE description names aliyundrive-webdav 2.3.3 and before. Do not assume other products are affected. Validate only against identified deployments and vendor updates.
Mitigation direction
- Identify any aliyundrive-webdav deployments and record running versions.
- Check upstream project guidance for a fixed release or maintainer remediation.
- Remove internet exposure until vendor guidance is confirmed.
- Restrict access to trusted networks or authenticated reverse proxy paths.
- Monitor logs for suspicious requests involving action_query_qrcode or sid.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether any instance runs aliyundrive-webdav 2.3.3 or earlier.
- Map external and internal reachability to affected service endpoints.
- Review application and proxy logs for anomalous sid parameter activity.
- Verify applied upgrade, removal, or access-control change is active.
- Track CVE and repository references for updated fix information.
Public sources used
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CWE-78: Command execution behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Critical
- CVSS
- 9.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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SSVC decision data
CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H3.95.9CISA-ADPVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
9.8CriticalVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Vulnerability timeline
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- CVE reservedCVE Program
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- CVE publishedCVE Program
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- CVE updatedCVE Program
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ADP provider summaries
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://github.com/lakemoon602/vuln/blob/main/detail.mdCVE reference, mitre
- https://github.com/messense/aliyundrive-webdavCVE reference, mitre
Products and packages named in the record
CWE details
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Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.