CVE-2024-25153: filecatalyst Resource Exposure — Fix

Description

A directory traversal within the ‘ftpservlet’ of the FileCatalyst Workflow Web Portal allows files to be uploaded outside of the intended ‘uploadtemp’ directory with a specially crafted POST request. In situations where a file is successfully uploaded to web portal’s DocumentRoot, specially crafted JSP files could be used to execute code, including web shells.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-472 CWE-472

CWE-668 CWE-668

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
fortra	filecatalyst_workflow	5.0 — 5.1.6
fortra	filecatalyst_workflow	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://www.fortra.com/security/advisory/fi-2024-002 https://www.fortra.com/security/advisory/fi-2024-002

Other References

https://filecatalyst.software/public/filecatalyst/Workflow/5.1.6.114/fcweb_releasenotes.html https://filecatalyst.software/public/filecatalyst/Workflow/5.1.6.114/fcweb_releasenotes.html https://github.com/nettitude/CVE-2024-25153/blob/master/CVE-2024-25153.py

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-25153? +

A directory traversal within the ‘ftpservlet’ of the FileCatalyst Workflow Web Portal allows files to be uploaded outside of the intended ‘uploadtemp’ directory with a specially crafted POST request. In situations where a file is successfully uploaded to web portal’s DocumentRoot, specially crafted JSP files could be used to execute code, including web shells. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2024-25153? +

CVE-2024-25153 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.8 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-25153? +

CVE-2024-25153 affects products from fortra, specifically: filecatalyst_workflow. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-25153? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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