CVE-2024-7565 SMARTBEAR SoapUI unpackageAll Directory Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

High 7.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via directory traversal in SoapUI's unpackageAll function by tricking users into opening malicious files.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2024-7565?

CVE-2024-7565 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in SMARTBEAR SoapUI, published on 22 Nov 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

SMARTBEAR SoapUI unpackageAll Directory Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of SMARTBEAR SoapUI. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.

The specific flaw exists within the unpackageAll function. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current user. Was ZDI-CAN-19060.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-7565?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Smartbear Soapui.

How do I fix CVE-2024-7565?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-7565 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-2024-7565 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-7565 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-fhwj-5xrc-3w57.

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