#VU96633 Path traversal in WS_FTP - CVE-2024-7744

Vulnerability identifier: #VU96633

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-7744

CWE-ID: CWE-22

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
WS_FTP
Server applications / File servers (FTP/HTTP)

Vendor: Progress Software Corporation

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 FileHandler module. A remote user can send a specially crafted HTTP request and read arbitrary files on the system.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

WS_FTP: 8.8.0 - 8.8.7

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External links
https://community.progress.com/s/article/WS-FTP-Server-Service-Pack-August-2024
https://www.progress.com/ftp-server
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1184/

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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.