#VU102837 Absolute Path Traversal in Endpoint Manager - CVE-2024-13159

Vulnerability identifier: #VU102837

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.9 [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:P/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-13159

CWE-ID: CWE-36

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: Yes

Vulnerable software:
Endpoint Manager
Server applications / IDS/IPS systems, Firewalls and proxy servers

Vendor: Ivanti

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient input validation. A remote non-authenticated attacker can view contents of arbitrary files on the system and use the obtain information to execute arbitrary code.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Endpoint Manager: before 2022

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External links
https://forums.ivanti.com/s/article/Security-Advisory-EPM-January-2025-for-EPM-2024-and-EPM-2022-SU6?language=en_US

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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?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.