CVE-2024-24869: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in BoldGrid Total

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-24869?

total upkeep: upgrade to 1.15.9. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-24869 being exploited?

CVE-2024-24869 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2024-24869 affect?

CVE-2024-24869 affects total upkeep. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in BoldGrid Total Upkeep allows Relative Path Traversal.This issue affects Total Upkeep: from n/a through 1.15.8.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-24869?

Priority 44/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-24869 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting total upkeep. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in BoldGrid Total Upkeep allows Relative Path Traversal.This issue affects Total Upkeep: from n/a through 1.15.8.

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 49%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2024-05-17
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: boldgrid

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-05-17 09:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:15 UTCUpdated Record last modified

boldgrid total upkeep UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.15.9

Fixed in: 1.15.9

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy total-upkeep || rpm -q total-upkeep || total-upkeep --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.15.9 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade total-upkeep

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade total-upkeep

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-24869?

total upkeep: upgrade to 1.15.9. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-24869 being exploited?

CVE-2024-24869 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-2024-24869 affect?

CVE-2024-24869 affects total upkeep. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in BoldGrid Total Upkeep allows Relative Path Traversal.This issue affects Total Upkeep: from n/a through 1.15.8.

How urgent is CVE-2024-24869?

Priority 44/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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