#VU102432 Path traversal in MiCollab - CVE-2024-41713

Vulnerability identifier: #VU102432

Vulnerability risk: Critical

CVSSv4.0: 9.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Red]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-41713

CWE-ID: CWE-22

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: Yes

Vulnerable software:
MiCollab
Server applications / Conferencing, Collaboration and VoIP solutions

Vendor: Mitel

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform directory traversal attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error in the NuPoint Unified Messaging (NPM) component when processing directory traversal sequences. A remote non-authenticated attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request and read, modify or delete data, resulting in system compromise.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

MiCollab: before 9.8

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External links
https://www.mitel.com/support/security-advisories/mitel-product-security-advisory-misa-2024-0029

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.