Fortra FileCatalyst up to 3.8.8 URL Validation path traversal

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Fortra FileCatalyst up to 3.8.8. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component URL Validation Handler. Performing a manipulation results in path traversal. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2024-25154. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Fortra FileCatalyst up to 3.8.8. This affects an unknown functionality of the component URL Validation Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a path traversal vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-22. The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

Improper URL validation leads to path traversal in FileCatalyst Direct 3.8.8 and earlier allowing an encoded payload to cause the web server to return files located outside of the web root which may lead to data leakage.  

The weakness was shared 03/13/2024. It is possible to read the advisory at fortra.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2024-25154 since 02/06/2024. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1006 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 213326 (Fortra FileCatalyst Direct Directory Traversal (CVE-2024-25154) (Version Check)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 3.8.9 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (213326). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.2

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VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Path traversal
CWE: CWE-22
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 213326
Nessus Name: Fortra FileCatalyst Direct Directory Traversal (CVE-2024-25154) (Version Check)

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: FileCatalyst 3.8.9

Timelineinfo

02/06/2024 🔍
03/13/2024 +36 days 🔍
03/13/2024 +0 days 🔍
01/22/2025 +315 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: fortra.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-25154 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-25154
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-256719

Entryinfo

Created: 03/13/2024 15:43
Updated: 01/22/2025 02:32
Changes: 03/13/2024 15:43 (49), 04/15/2024 08:19 (15), 12/23/2024 13:40 (3), 01/22/2025 02:32 (10)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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