CVE-2019-12144 Path traversal in n/a
Attackers can exploit a path traversal flaw in WS_FTP Server via SCP to achieve remote code execution and read sensitive files.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2019-12144?
CVE-2019-12144 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 11 Jun 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An issue was discovered in SSHServerAPI.dll in Progress ipswitch WS_FTP Server 2018 before 8.6.1. Attackers have the ability to abuse a path traversal vulnerability using the SCP protocol. Attackers who leverage this flaw could also obtain remote code execution by crafting a payload that abuses the SITE command feature.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-12144?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ipswitch Ws Ftp Server.
How do I fix CVE-2019-12144?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-12144 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2019-12144 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-12144 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gx8f-77x4-h5j3.