CVE-2024-34438: Missing Authorization in Anssi Laitila Shared Files
Missing Authorization vulnerability in Anssi Laitila Shared Files shared-files.This issue affects Shared Files: from n/a through <= 1.7.19.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-34438 affects Anssi Laitila Shared Files versions up to and including 1.7.19. It is a missing authorization issue, meaning the software does not properly enforce access controls on shared files, potentially allowing unauthorized remote attackers to access data. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.3, with vector AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N, indicating network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, unchanged scope, and limited confidentiality impact. No patch or vendor advisory is currently available, and the product is not a cloud service, so remediation depends on vendor updates.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows unauthorized remote access to shared files, potentially exposing confidential information. There is no impact on data integrity or system availability. The moderate CVSS score reflects the confidentiality risk without elevated privileges or user interaction. No known exploitation in the wild has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict access to the affected Shared Files application and monitor for unusual access patterns. Avoid exposing the service to untrusted networks if possible.
CVE-2024-34438: Missing Authorization in Anssi Laitila Shared Files
Description
Missing Authorization vulnerability in Anssi Laitila Shared Files shared-files.This issue affects Shared Files: from n/a through <= 1.7.19.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-34438 affects Anssi Laitila Shared Files versions up to and including 1.7.19. It is a missing authorization issue, meaning the software does not properly enforce access controls on shared files, potentially allowing unauthorized remote attackers to access data. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.3, with vector AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N, indicating network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, unchanged scope, and limited confidentiality impact. No patch or vendor advisory is currently available, and the product is not a cloud service, so remediation depends on vendor updates.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows unauthorized remote access to shared files, potentially exposing confidential information. There is no impact on data integrity or system availability. The moderate CVSS score reflects the confidentiality risk without elevated privileges or user interaction. No known exploitation in the wild has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict access to the affected Shared Files application and monitor for unusual access patterns. Avoid exposing the service to untrusted networks if possible.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2024-05-03T08:36:52.631Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6998c9e7be58cf853bab82b2
Added to database: 2/20/2026, 8:53:59 PM
Last enriched: 5/1/2026, 3:37:38 AM
Last updated: 5/22/2026, 8:32:10 PM
Views: 80
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