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CVE-2024-7744

Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in Progress WS_FTP Server

Severity Score

6.5
*CVSS v3.1

Exploit Likelihood

*EPSS

Affected Versions

*CPE

Public Exploits

0
*Multiple Sources

Exploited in Wild

-
*KEV

Decision

Track*
*SSVC
Descriptions

In WS_FTP Server versions before 8.8.8 (2022.0.8), an Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in the Web Transfer Module allows File Discovery, Probe System Files, User-Controlled Filename, Path Traversal.
 

An authenticated file download flaw has been identified where a user can craft an API call that allows them to download a file from an arbitrary folder on the drive where that user host's root folder is located (by default this is C:)

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Progress Software WS_FTP. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability.
The specific flaw exists within the FileHandler module. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to disclose information in the context of NETWORK SERVICE.

*Credits: https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/
CVSS Scores
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
High
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
None
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
None
Availability
None
* Common Vulnerability Scoring System
SSVC
  • Decision:Track*
Exploitation
None
Automatable
No
Tech. Impact
Total
* Organization's Worst-case Scenario
Timeline
  • 2024-08-13 CVE Reserved
  • 2024-08-28 CVE Published
  • 2024-08-29 CVE Updated
  • 2024-09-28 EPSS Updated
  • ---------- Exploited in Wild
  • ---------- KEV Due Date
  • ---------- First Exploit
CWE
  • CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
  • CWE-73: External Control of File Name or Path
CAPEC
  • CAPEC-73: User-Controlled Filename
  • CAPEC-126: Path Traversal
  • CAPEC-497: File Discovery
  • CAPEC-639: Probe System Files
Affected Vendors, Products, and Versions
Vendor Product Version Other Status
Vendor Product Version Other Status <-- --> Vendor Product Version Other Status
Progress Software Corporation
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 WS FTP Server
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 < 8.8.8
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Affected