# CVE-2024-40422: The snapshot\_path parameter in the /api/get-browser-snapshot endpoint in stitionai devika v1 is susceptible to a path traversal attack.

- Severity: CVSS 9.1 (Critical), CISA-ADP
- Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
- CISA SSVC: exploitation=poc, automatable=yes, technicalImpact=total
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Public exploit code: 1 on Exploit-DB, 2 GitHub repos listed by PoC-in-GitHub, 1 Nuclei template
- Published: 2024-07-24 · Updated: 2025-01-29

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

The snapshot_path parameter in the /api/get-browser-snapshot endpoint in stitionai devika v1 is susceptible to a path traversal attack. An attacker can manipulate the snapshot_path parameter to traverse directories and access sensitive files on the server. This can potentially lead to unauthorized access to critical system files and compromise the confidentiality and integrity of the system.

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## Related

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## References

- https://github.com/stitionai/devika
- https://github.com/stitionai/devika/pull/619
- https://github.com/alpernae/CVE-2024-40422
- https://medium.com/@alpernae/uncovering-path-traversal-in-devika-v1-a-deep-dive-into-cve-2024-40422-f8ce81398b99
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/52066
- https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei-templates/blob/main/http/cves/2024/CVE-2024-40422.yaml
- https://github.com/j3r1ch0123/CVE-2024-40422

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