CVE-2024-24809
HighPublic exploitVersions prior to 6.0 are vulnerable to path traversal and unrestricted upload of file with dangerous type.
Published Apr 10, 2024 · Updated Aug 12, 2026 · Also known as GHSA-vhrw-72f6-gwp5
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2024-24809 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.5 v3.1) affecting traccar.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v3.1
8.5
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:L
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
54%
Higher than 99.0% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Traccar is an open source GPS tracking system. Versions prior to 6.0 are vulnerable to path traversal and unrestricted upload of file with dangerous type. Since the system allows registration by default, attackers can acquire ordinary user permissions by registering an account and exploit this vulnerability to upload files with the prefix device. under any folder. Attackers can use this vulnerability for phishing, cross-site scripting attacks, and potentially execute arbitrary commands on the server. Version 6.0 contains a patch for the issue.
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| traccar | >= < 6.0 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Apr 10, 2024
Last updated
Aug 12, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-27 Path Traversal: 'dir/../../filename'
- CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
References
- advisoryhttps://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/tree/main/cves/2024/24xxx/CVE-2024-24809.json
- advisoryhttps://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-24809
- exploitMSF paloalto_expedition_rce.rb
- exploitMSF traccar_rce_upload.rb
- otherhttps://github.com/traccar/traccar/commit/b099b298f90074c825ba68ce73532933c7b9d901
FAQ
Common Questions.
Traccar is an open source GPS tracking system.
Affected: traccar versions >= < 6.0. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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