CVE-2024-37268: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in kaptinlin Stri

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-37268?

striking: upgrade to 2.3.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-37268 being exploited?

CVE-2024-37268 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-2024-37268 affect?

CVE-2024-37268 affects striking. Severity is high (CVSS 8.5). Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in kaptinlin Striking allows Path Traversal.This issue affects Striking: from n/a through 2.3.4.

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HIGH 8.5UPGRADE

CVE-2024-37268 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.5) affecting striking. 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 kaptinlin Striking allows Path Traversal.This issue affects Striking: from n/a through 2.3.4.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 55%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2024-07-09
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: kaptinlin

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-07-09 10:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:38 UTCUpdated Record last modified

kaptinlin striking UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.3.5

Fixed in: 2.3.5

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 2.3.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade striking

Note

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

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-37268?

striking: upgrade to 2.3.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-37268 being exploited?

CVE-2024-37268 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-2024-37268 affect?

CVE-2024-37268 affects striking. Severity is high (CVSS 8.5). Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in kaptinlin Striking allows Path Traversal.This issue affects Striking: from n/a through 2.3.4.

How urgent is CVE-2024-37268?

Priority 41/100. High severity

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