Vulnerability identifier: #VU96491

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:H/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-39717

CWE-ID: CWE-434

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Versa Director
Server applications / Virtualization software

Vendor: Versa Networks

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of file during file upload. A remote authenticated user can upload a malicious file and execute it on the server.

Note, the vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Versa Director: 21.2.3 - 22.1.3

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External links
http://support.versa-networks.com/support/solutions/articles/23000026724-versa-director-ha-port-exploit-discovery-remediation
http://support.versa-networks.com/support/solutions/articles/23000024323-release-21-2-3
http://support.versa-networks.com/support/solutions/articles/23000025680-release-22-1-2
http://support.versa-networks.com/support/solutions/articles/23000026033-release-22-1-3
http://versa-networks.com/blog/versa-security-bulletin-update-on-cve-2024-39717-versa-director-dangerous-file-type-upload-vulnerability/

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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?

Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.