CVE-2024-7744

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

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:)

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.14%
Vendor Advisory progress.com
Affected: Progress Software Corporation WS_FTP Server
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://community.progress.com/s/article/WS-FTP-Server-Service-Pack-August-2024 vendor advisory
https://www.progress.com/ftp-server product

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-7744?
CVE-2024-7744 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-7744?
To fix CVE-2024-7744, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2024-7744 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-7744 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-7744?
CVE-2024-7744 affects Progress Software Corporation WS_FTP Server.
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