Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2024-6445 is a critical path traversal issue in DataFlowX Technology DataDiodeX. Public metadata says affected versions are v3.0.0 through versions before v3.1.7. If exposed, this class of flaw can let an attacker reach files outside intended directories, creating serious confidentiality, integrity, and availability risk.
Executive priority
Treat this as urgent where DataDiodeX is deployed, especially if reachable from external or partner networks. The business risk is high because the published score is maximum severity, but exploitation evidence is not confirmed in the provided sources.
Technical view
The CVE describes CWE-22 improper pathname restriction in DataDiodeX, allowing path traversal. The CVSS 4.0 score is 10.0 with network attack vector, low complexity, no user interaction, and high impact across vulnerable and subsequent systems. Source wording references LFI/authentication, but the CVSS vector lists PR:N, so access requirements should be verified with vendor guidance.
Likely exposure
Organizations running DataFlowX Technology DataDiodeX from v3.0.0 before v3.1.7 should treat exposed instances as potentially affected. The bundle does not identify CPEs, deployment patterns, or default exposure.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited evidence of active exploitation. Severity is driven by the CVSS 10.0 rating and the path traversal impact, not confirmed exploitation.
Researcher notes
The record contains a notable ambiguity: the title says authenticated LFI, while the CVSS vector specifies no privileges required. Avoid assuming authentication requirements without vendor confirmation. Public data is limited to path traversal, affected versions, severity, and government/CVE references.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory all DataDiodeX deployments and record exact versions.
- Upgrade affected DataDiodeX systems to v3.1.7 or a vendor-supported later release.
- Review DataFlowX and government advisories for official mitigation guidance.
- Restrict network access to DataDiodeX interfaces until remediation is confirmed.
- Prioritize backups and recovery checks for affected environments.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether any DataDiodeX version is from v3.0.0 before v3.1.7.
- Check whether DataDiodeX interfaces are reachable from untrusted networks.
- Review vendor advisories for authentication and remediation details.
- Inspect relevant application and access logs for unusual file access patterns.
- Document patched version evidence for vulnerability management closure.
Public sources used
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CWE-22: File access and web shell behavior lookup
File traversal and upload weaknesses can lead teams to review file, web shell, execution, and collection telemetry. Open the exact CWE lookup page first, then review the ATT&CK searches from that MITRE weakness context. This is a Glexia lookup hint, not an official ATT&CK mapping.
Open ATT&CK lookupFile access behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Critical
- CVSS
- 10 (4.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H
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SSVC decision data
CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H——TR-CERTVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 4.0 score
10CriticalVector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H
Vulnerability timeline
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ADP provider summaries
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.usom.gov.tr/bildirim/tr-24-1409CVE reference, TR-CERT · government-resource, broken-link
- https://siberguvenlik.gov.tr/guvenlik-bildirimleri/detay/tr-24-1409CVE reference, TR-CERT · government-resource
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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.