CVE-2024-45186

FileSender before 2.49 allows server-side template injection (SSTI) for retrieving credentials

Critical · published October 2, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
45.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 A sneaky server-side template injection lurking in FileSender before version 2.49 could let attackers retrieve sensitive credentials with ease! Think of it like a restaurant where a waiter takes your order and, instead of checking with the kitchen, they just write down whatever the customer wants, potentially revealing the secret recipe. That’s how this SSTI flaw operates — it executes unchecked input, allowing attackers to get their hands on credentials they shouldn't have access to! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code, potentially giving them full access to sensitive data, including user credentials. This is absolutely devastating for any organization that relies on FileSender for file transfers, putting both privacy and security at serious risk!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where a waiter takes your order and, instead of checking with the kitchen, they just write down whatever the customer wants, potentially revealing the secret recipe. That’s how this SSTI flaw operates — it executes unchecked input, allowing attackers to get their hands on credentials they shouldn't have access to! This vulnerability allows server-side template injection (SSTI), which means attackers can inject malicious payloads through templating inputs, gaining access to the environment variables and even user credentials.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code, potentially giving them full access to sensitive data, including user credentials. This is absolutely devastating for any organization that relies on FileSender for file transfers, putting both privacy and security at serious risk! To mitigate this threat, it's critical to upgrade to FileSender version 2.49 or later immediately. Additionally, review your server configurations and implement strict input validation to prevent malicious code execution in the future. You've got this! By following these steps, you’ll be well on your way to securing your system. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00552 · 45.4th percentile
Published
2024-10-02T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 02 OCT 00:00Z
    FileSender before 2.49 allows server-side template injection (SSTI) for retrieving credentials
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