CVE-2024-41376 in dzzoffice
Summary
by MITRE • 08/05/2024
dzzoffice 2.02.1 is vulnerable to Directory Traversal via user/space/about.php.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 11/20/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-41376 affects dzzoffice version 2.02.1 and represents a directory traversal flaw within the user/space/about.php component of the application. This type of vulnerability allows attackers to access files and directories that are outside the intended scope of the web application's directory structure. The issue stems from inadequate input validation and sanitization mechanisms that fail to properly restrict user-supplied data from navigating the file system beyond the designated boundaries. Directory traversal vulnerabilities are particularly dangerous because they can enable attackers to read sensitive system files, access configuration data, or potentially execute arbitrary code depending on the application's architecture and permissions.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability occurs when user input is directly incorporated into file path operations without proper validation or sanitization. In the context of dzzoffice 2.02.1, the user/space/about.php script likely accepts parameters that control file access or path resolution without adequate filtering of special characters such as "../" sequences that would normally be used to traverse directories. This flaw aligns with CWE-22, which specifically addresses improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory, commonly known as path traversal or directory traversal. The vulnerability can be exploited through manipulation of URL parameters or form inputs that are processed by the about.php script, allowing an attacker to construct malicious file paths that bypass normal access controls.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple information disclosure to potentially compromise the entire application and underlying system. An attacker could leverage this weakness to access critical system files, database configuration details, application source code, or other sensitive resources that should remain protected. Depending on the server configuration and file permissions, successful exploitation might lead to full system compromise or facilitate further attacks such as privilege escalation or lateral movement within the network. The vulnerability affects the confidentiality and integrity of the application's data and can result in unauthorized access to user information, system credentials, or business-critical data stored within the application's directory structure. This type of vulnerability is particularly concerning in enterprise environments where applications may have elevated privileges or access to sensitive corporate data.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2024-41376 should focus on implementing proper input validation and sanitization mechanisms that prevent malicious path traversal sequences from being processed by the application. Organizations should immediately update to the latest version of dzzoffice where this vulnerability has been patched, as the vendor likely addressed the issue through proper parameter validation and secure file access methods. Additional defensive measures include implementing proper access controls, restricting file system permissions, and deploying web application firewalls that can detect and block suspicious path traversal attempts. The remediation process should also include comprehensive code review to identify similar patterns throughout the application that might be susceptible to the same class of vulnerability. From an ATT&CK framework perspective, this vulnerability maps to technique T1083 (File and Directory Discovery) and T1566 (Phishing), as attackers may use such information gathering capabilities to plan more sophisticated attacks against the compromised system. Organizations should also consider implementing automated vulnerability scanning tools that can detect similar directory traversal patterns in their codebase to prevent future occurrences of this class of vulnerability.