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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2024-52555
CVE-2024-52555:
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
In JetBrains WebStorm before version 2024.3, a security vulnerability was identified that allowed code execution in Untrusted Project mode through the type definitions installer script (MITRE, NVD).
Technical details
The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH) by NIST with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. JetBrains s.r.o. assessed it with a slightly lower score of 6.3 (MEDIUM) and vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N. The vulnerability requires local access and user interaction to exploit (NVD).
Impact
The vulnerability could potentially lead to high impacts on both confidentiality and integrity of the system when successfully exploited. The attack requires local access and user interaction, suggesting that the attacker needs some form of access to the target system (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
The vulnerability has been fixed in WebStorm version 2024.3. Users are advised to upgrade to this version or later to mitigate the risk (JetBrains).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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