#VU89061 Path traversal in Artica Proxy - CVE-2024-2053

Vulnerability identifier: #VU89061

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 4.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-2053

CWE-ID: CWE-22

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Artica Proxy
Server applications / IDS/IPS systems, Firewalls and proxy servers

Vendor: Artica Proxy

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to the local file inclusion issue. A remote user can send a specially crafted HTTP request and read arbitrary files on the system.

Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

Artica Proxy: 4.40 - 4.50

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External links
https://korelogic.com/Resources/Advisories/KL-001-2024-001.txt
https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Mar/11

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.