CVE-2024-25153 Remote Code Execution in FileCatalyst Workflow 5.x prior to 5.1.6 Build 114
Attackers can upload malicious JSP files via directory traversal in the FTP servlet to execute arbitrary code on the web 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-2024-25153?
CVE-2024-25153 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in Fortra FileCatalyst, published on 13 Mar 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official 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.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-25153?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Fortra Filecatalyst Workflow.
How do I fix CVE-2024-25153?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-25153 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-2024-25153 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-25153 exists.
Public exploit code: 2 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Other vulnerabilities in Fortra FileCatalyst
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4cvq-vvgx-cv87.