#VU95987 Path traversal in Avalanche - CVE-2024-38652

Vulnerability identifier: #VU95987

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-38652

CWE-ID: CWE-22

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Avalanche
Server applications / SCADA systems

Vendor: Ivanti

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 in the skin management component. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request and delete arbitrary files on the system.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Avalanche: 6.3.1 - 6.4.3

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External links
https://forums.ivanti.com/s/article/Security-Advisory-Ivanti-Avalanche-6-4-4-CVE-2024-38652-CVE-2024-38653-CVE-2024-36136-CVE-2024-37399-CVE-2024-37373
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1149/

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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.