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CVE-2022-1554
Path Traversal in scout-browser (CVE-2022-1554)
Summary
path traversal in scout-browser (CVE-2022-1554). Data can be tampered with by attackers. Exploitable via ``send_file``. Mitigation: upgrade to `4.52` or later.
AI summary snake-internal / snake-material-v2
A vulnerability tracked as **CVE-2022-1554** has been found in scout-browser.
Attackers can target a specific entry point like ``send_file`` over the network to misuse the product.
Data can be tampered with by attackers. CVSS score: ?/10.
What to do: upgrade scout-browser to **4.52** or later.
If unsure, ask your IT team or search "scout-browser CVE-2022-1554" on the vendor's site.
CVE-2022-1554 (scout-browser) — CWE-22 /
Attack vector: remote (network-reachable)
Attack surface: `send_file`
Patched: `4.52` — apply immediately
Plan: 1) Audit SBOM/dependencies, 2) Stage→prod upgrade, 3) Add WAF/proxy monitoring on affected endpoints, 4) Hunt IOCs in logs.
Refs: see the GHSA / vendor advisory / patched release linked on this page.
❓ What is the problem
**Path traversal** (CWE-22) exists in scout-browser. Attackers reach the vulnerable code path via ``send_file`` without authentication.
📍 Affected scope
scout-browser — . Attack surface: `send_file`.
🔥 Severity
Severity: ?. Data can be tampered with by attackers
🔧 How to fix
Update to **4.52**.
🛡️ Workaround
Until the patch is applied: disable the affected feature, apply WAF rules, or restrict access via network ACLs.
🔍 Detection
Search webserver/proxy logs for unusual request patterns matching this CVE's known IOCs. Run `grep -r 'scout-browser' .` against your dependency files (package-lock.json, requirements.txt, go.sum) to find affected services.
Response Actions (7 steps)
Concrete steps and command examples for SOC/SRE teams to execute in order
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1Identify exposure identify
grep -r 'scout-browser' . | grep -v node_modulesリポジトリと本番環境の依存ファイル (package-lock.json / requirements.txt / go.sum / Gemfile.lock 等) で `scout-browser` を grep し、稼働しているサービス・バージョンを把握する。
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6Apply patch patch
Upgrade scout-browser to 4.52ステージング環境で 4.52 に上げて回帰テスト → 本番反映。回帰テストはアプリの主要ハッピーパスと、Step 3 で見つけた異常検知の続報チェックを含めること。
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7Post-deployment verification verify
Confirm patched version is live in productionパッチ適用後、ステージングで PoC または同等の悪用パターンを再現して脆弱性が閉じたことを確認。本番では Step 3 と同じログクエリでアラート再発が無いか継続監視。
Affected packages
PyPI
scout-browser
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References
- advisory https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-1554
- advisory https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-694v-63fq-fmr4
- package https://github.com/clinical-genomics/scout
- package https://pypi.org/project/scout-browser
- web https://github.com/Clinical-Genomics/scout/issues/3128
- web https://github.com/Clinical-Genomics/scout/issues/3302
- web https://github.com/Clinical-Genomics/scout/pull/3303
- web https://github.com/clinical-genomics/scout/commit/952a2e2319af2d95d22b017a561730feac086ff1
- web https://huntr.dev/bounties/7acac778-5ba4-4f02-99e2-e4e17a81e600