CVE-2024-12642: TenderDocTransfer from Chunghwa Telecom has an Arbitrary File Write vulnerability

Routine

HIGH 8.1UPGRADE

CVE-2024-12642 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) affecting tenderdoctransfer. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

TenderDocTransfer from Chunghwa Telecom has an Arbitrary File Write vulnerability. The application sets up a simple local web server and provides APIs for communication with the target website. Due to the lack of CSRF protection for the APIs, unauthenticated remote attackers could use these APIs through phishing. Additionally, one of the APIs contains a Relative Path Traversal vulnerability, allowing attackers to write arbitrary files to any path

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.1 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 69%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-23, CWE-352
Published	2024-12-16
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): TWCERT/CC · Vendor: cht

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-12-16 07:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:00 UTCUpdated Record last modified

cht tenderdoctransfer UPGRADE

Affected: >= 0.41.151 and < 0.41.157

Fixed in: 0.41.157

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.41.151

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy tenderdoctransfer || rpm -q tenderdoctransfer || tenderdoctransfer --version

2. UPGRADE to 0.41.157 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade tenderdoctransfer

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade tenderdoctransfer

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.41.151 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison tenderdoctransfer sudo apt install tenderdoctransfer=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.41.151> sudo apt-mark hold tenderdoctransfer

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list tenderdoctransfer sudo dnf downgrade tenderdoctransfer-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.41.151> sudo dnf versionlock add tenderdoctransfer

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-12642?

tenderdoctransfer: upgrade to 0.41.157. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-12642 being exploited?

CVE-2024-12642 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-12642 affect?

CVE-2024-12642 affects tenderdoctransfer. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). TenderDocTransfer from Chunghwa Telecom has an Arbitrary File Write vulnerability. The application sets up a simple local web server and provides APIs for communication with the target website. Due to the lack of CSRF protection for the API

How urgent is CVE-2024-12642?

Priority 36/100. High severity

Related CVEs

CVE-2025-13282 HIGH 8.1 UPGRADE TenderDocTransfer developed by Chunghwa Telecom has a Arbitrary File Delete vulnerability
CVE-2025-13283 HIGH 7.1 UPGRADE TenderDocTransfer developed by Chunghwa Telecom has a Arbitrary File Copy and Paste vulnerability
CVE-2024-12641 CRITICAL 9.6 UPGRADE TenderDocTransfer from Chunghwa Telecom has a Reflected Cross-site scripting vulnerability

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