Advisory Details

August 29th, 2024

Progress Software WS_FTP Directory Traversal Information Disclosure Vulnerability

ZDI-24-1184
ZDI-CAN-22322

CVE ID CVE-2024-7744
CVSS SCORE 4.3, AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
AFFECTED VENDORS Progress Software
AFFECTED PRODUCTS WS_FTP
VULNERABILITY DETAILS

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.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS Progress Software has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://community.progress.com/s/article/WS-FTP-Server-Service-Pack-August-2024
DISCLOSURE TIMELINE
  • 2024-05-15 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2024-08-29 - Coordinated public release of advisory
  • 2024-08-29 - Advisory Updated
CREDIT Le Ngoc Anh (@L3ng0c4nh) of Sun* CSR and @dieulink of NCSC VietNam
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