Progress WS_FTP Server up to 8.8.8 Web Transfer incorrect implementation of authentication algorithm

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in Progress WS_FTP Server up to 8.8.8. This impacts an unknown function of the component Web Transfer Module. Such manipulation leads to incorrect implementation of authentication algorithm. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2024-9999. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Progress WS_FTP Server up to 8.8.8. It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this issue is an unknown part of the component Web Transfer Module. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a incorrect implementation of authentication algorithm vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-303. The requirements for the product dictate the use of an established authentication algorithm, but the implementation of the algorithm is incorrect. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

In WS_FTP Server versions before 8.8.9 (2022.0.9), an Incorrect Implementation of Authentication Algorithm in the Web Transfer Module allows users to skip the second-factor verification and log in with username and password only.

The advisory is shared for download at community.progress.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2024-9999 since 10/15/2024. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be launched remotely. Additional levels of successful authentication are needed for exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

Upgrading to version 8.8.9 or 9.0.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Incorrect implementation of authentication algorithm
CWE: CWE-303
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: WS_FTP Server 8.8.9/9.0.0

Timelineinfo

10/15/2024 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: community.progress.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-9999 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-9999
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-284084

Entryinfo

Created: 11/12/2024 17:52
Changes: 11/12/2024 17:52 (64)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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