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CVE-2024-25153

Fortra Filecatalyst Workflow path traversal

9.8 CRITICALEPSS 41.7%
  1. Published13 Mar 2024

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.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Fortra Filecatalyst Workflow≥ 5.0 < 5.1.6 · 5.1.6

Remediation

Fixed in
Fortra Filecatalyst Workflow≥ 5.1.6

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2024-25153 being actively exploited?

CVE-2024-25153 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 41.7%.

How severe is CVE-2024-25153?

CVE-2024-25153 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 41.7% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-25153?

Affected products include Fortra Filecatalyst Workflow.

How do I fix CVE-2024-25153?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Fortra Filecatalyst Workflow 5.1.6 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.