CVE-2024-52885: Path Traversal

Published Aug 6, 2025
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Updated

The Mobile Access Portal's File Share application is vulnerable to a directory traversal attack, allowing an authenticated, malicious end-user (authorized to at least one File Share application) to list the file names of 'nobody'-accessible directories on the Mobile Access gateway.

Affected Software

5 affected components
All of the following
Any of the following
Checkpoint Mobile Access
Checkpoint Remote Access Vpn
Any of the following
Checkpoint Gaia Os=r81.10
Checkpoint Gaia Os=r81.20
Checkpoint Gaia Os=r82

Event History

Aug 6, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:45 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:45 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-52885?

CVE-2024-52885 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for directory traversal attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-52885?

To mitigate CVE-2024-52885, ensure that you are using updated software versions of Checkpoint Mobile Access and Remote Access VPN that include patches addressing this vulnerability.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2024-52885?

CVE-2024-52885 affects authenticated users of Checkpoint Mobile Access Portal's File Share application with access to 'nobody'-accessible directories.

4

What type of attack is associated with CVE-2024-52885?

CVE-2024-52885 is associated with a directory traversal attack that can expose sensitive file names to malicious users.

5

What versions are impacted by CVE-2024-52885?

CVE-2024-52885 affects older versions of Checkpoint Mobile Access and Remote Access VPN prior to recommended security updates.

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