NetAlertX - Path Traversal (CVE-2024-48766)

CVE-2024-48766 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in NetAlertX versions prior to 24.10.12, specifically affecting the logs.php component. This flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files on the server by exploiting directory traversal techniques, potentially exposing sensitive information. The vulnerability has been actively exploited in the wild, making it a significant risk for affected systems.

CrowdSec has been tracking this vulnerability and its exploits since 15th of April 2026.

According to CrowdSec data, while opportunistic exploitation dominates, a portion of threat actors trying to exploit CVE-2024-48766 apply basic targeting methods such as port or service detection. This indicates emerging patterns of selective targeting. Additionally, according to week-over-week analysis by CrowdSec, exploitation of CVE-2024-48766 is surging. Attack volumes are spiking well above historical norms, indicating widespread and escalating interest from threat actors. CVE-2024-48766 is currently experiencing high visibility and active exploitation across the internet.

Attackers exploit this vulnerability by sending crafted POST requests to /php/components/logs.php with a filePath parameter containing directory traversal sequences (e.g., ../../../../..//etc/passwd) to read arbitrary files from the server.