CVE-2019-12146 Path traversal in n/a
Attackers can write files and create directories outside authorized paths via crafted SCP strings in WS_FTP Server.
- 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-2019-12146?
CVE-2019-12146 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
A Directory Traversal issue was discovered in SSHServerAPI.dll in Progress ipswitch WS_FTP Server 2018 before 8.6.1. Attackers have the ability to abuse a flaw in the SCP listener by crafting strings using specific patterns to write files and create directories outside of their authorized directory.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-12146?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ipswitch Ws Ftp Server.
How do I fix CVE-2019-12146?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-12146 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-2019-12146 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-12146 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9vf2-g8c8-cv28.