CVE-2020-14056

Monsta FTP 2.10.1 or below is prone to a server-side request forgery vulnerability due to insufficient restriction of the web fetch functionality

published July 1, 2020

CVSS
—
EPSS
1%
Percentile
70.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ An unrestrained web fetch functionality in Monsta FTP could let attackers snoop on your files like an unfettered delivery driver peeking into every package they handle! 🕵️‍♂️ Think of your server as a library with a librarian who allows anyone to read any book without checking their ID — that’s how this vulnerability works. Attackers can request whatever they want, including sensitive information stored locally or remote services, with no one stopping them! This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive files on your server, potentially exposing your confidential data to attackers. In the worst-case scenario, it could allow them to interact with external services, paving the way for more attacks. This is absolutely devastating for system integrity!

Put simply

Think of your server as a library with a librarian who allows anyone to read any book without checking their ID — that’s how this vulnerability works. Attackers can request whatever they want, including sensitive information stored locally or remote services, with no one stopping them! CVE-2020-14056 is a server-side request forgery (SSRF) vulnerability found in Monsta FTP versions 2.10.1 or below. Due to insufficient restrictions, attackers can exploit this issue to read arbitrary local files and interact with third-party services.

What to do

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive files on your server, potentially exposing your confidential data to attackers. In the worst-case scenario, it could allow them to interact with external services, paving the way for more attacks. This is absolutely devastating for system integrity! To secure your setup, immediately upgrade Monsta FTP to version 2.10.2 or above. Additionally, audit your web fetch configuration settings to ensure proper restrictions are in place. Don't leave your library door wide open! You've got this! By taking these steps, you’ll reinforce your defenses and secure your server in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01330 · 70.9th percentile
Published
2020-07-01T16:06Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 01 JUL 16:06Z
    Monsta FTP 2.10.1 or below is prone to a server-side request forgery vulnerability due to insufficient restriction of the web fetch functionality
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