6.5
MEDIUM
CVE-2024-7744
WS_FTP Server Path Traversal and File Download Vulnerability
Description

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:)

INFO

Published Date :

Aug. 28, 2024, 5:15 p.m.

Last Modified :

Sept. 4, 2024, 5:57 p.m.

Source :

[email protected]

Remotely Exploitable :

Yes !

Impact Score :

3.6

Exploitability Score :

2.8
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2024-7744 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Progress ws_ftp_server
: Total Affected Vendor : 1 | Products : 1
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2024-7744.

URL Resource
https://community.progress.com/s/article/WS-FTP-Server-Service-Pack-August-2024 Vendor Advisory
https://www.progress.com/ftp-server Product

We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).

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The following list is the news that have been mention CVE-2024-7744 vulnerability anywhere in the article.

The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2024-7744 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    Sep. 04, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
    Changed Reference Type https://community.progress.com/s/article/WS-FTP-Server-Service-Pack-August-2024 No Types Assigned https://community.progress.com/s/article/WS-FTP-Server-Service-Pack-August-2024 Vendor Advisory
    Changed Reference Type https://www.progress.com/ftp-server No Types Assigned https://www.progress.com/ftp-server Product
    Added CWE NIST CWE-22
    Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:progress:ws_ftp_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 8.8.8
  • CVE Received by [email protected]

    Aug. 28, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description 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:)
    Added Reference Progress Software Corporation https://community.progress.com/s/article/WS-FTP-Server-Service-Pack-August-2024 [No types assigned]
    Added Reference Progress Software Corporation https://www.progress.com/ftp-server [No types assigned]
    Added CWE Progress Software Corporation CWE-22
    Added CWE Progress Software Corporation CWE-73
    Added CVSS V3.1 Progress Software Corporation AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
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CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

While CVE identifies specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2024-7744 is associated with the following CWEs:

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC) stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2024-7744 weaknesses.

CAPEC-64: Using Slashes and URL Encoding Combined to Bypass Validation Logic Using Slashes and URL Encoding Combined to Bypass Validation Logic CAPEC-76: Manipulating Web Input to File System Calls Manipulating Web Input to File System Calls CAPEC-78: Using Escaped Slashes in Alternate Encoding Using Escaped Slashes in Alternate Encoding CAPEC-79: Using Slashes in Alternate Encoding Using Slashes in Alternate Encoding CAPEC-126: Path Traversal Path Traversal CAPEC-13: Subverting Environment Variable Values Subverting Environment Variable Values CAPEC-64: Using Slashes and URL Encoding Combined to Bypass Validation Logic Using Slashes and URL Encoding Combined to Bypass Validation Logic CAPEC-72: URL Encoding URL Encoding CAPEC-76: Manipulating Web Input to File System Calls Manipulating Web Input to File System Calls CAPEC-78: Using Escaped Slashes in Alternate Encoding Using Escaped Slashes in Alternate Encoding CAPEC-79: Using Slashes in Alternate Encoding Using Slashes in Alternate Encoding CAPEC-80: Using UTF-8 Encoding to Bypass Validation Logic Using UTF-8 Encoding to Bypass Validation Logic CAPEC-267: Leverage Alternate Encoding Leverage Alternate Encoding
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