#VU95628 Path traversal in SoapUI - CVE-2024-7565

Vulnerability identifier: #VU95628

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-7565

CWE-ID: CWE-22

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
SoapUI
Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers

Vendor: SmartBear

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences within the unpackageAll function. A remote attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted file and read arbitrary files on the system, leading to arbitrary code execution.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

SoapUI: 5.2 - 5.7.1

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External links
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1100/
https://www.soapui.org/downloads/latest-release/release-notes/

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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.