CVE-2024-46888CWE-22

A vulnerability has been identified in SINEC INS (All versions < V1.0 SP2 Update 3)

Critical · published November 12, 2024

CVSS v4.0
9.4
EPSS
1%
Percentile
59.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A crafty oversight in SINEC INS lets authenticated users play hide-and-seek with your filesystem! 🔥 Think of it like a hotel room where a guest is handed a master key—suddenly, they can access any room without knocking first. This vulnerability lets attackers manipulate files on your system just by sending a rogue SFTP path! An attacker could gain complete control over your system, manipulating files as they see fit—potentially leading to data breaches or even system takeovers. This isn't just a prank; it's a critical risk that could compromise your entire infrastructure!

Put simply

Think of it like a hotel room where a guest is handed a master key—suddenly, they can access any room without knocking first. This vulnerability lets attackers manipulate files on your system just by sending a rogue SFTP path! The vulnerability stems from the application's failure to properly sanitize user-provided paths during SFTP file transfers. This allows an authenticated remote attacker to manipulate arbitrary files on the filesystem and execute any code they want on the device.

What to do

An attacker could gain complete control over your system, manipulating files as they see fit—potentially leading to data breaches or even system takeovers. This isn't just a prank; it's a critical risk that could compromise your entire infrastructure! To shore up your defenses, patch your SINEC INS to version V1.0 SP2 Update 3 immediately! Additionally, consider implementing strict validation checks on user inputs to safeguard against similar vulnerabilities. Don't wait—act now! You’ve got this! By taking these steps, you’ll enhance your security and keep your systems safe and sound. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v4.0
9.4 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H
EPSS
0.00916 · 59.8th percentile
Weakness
CWE-22 · Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
Published
2024-11-12T12:49Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 12 NOV 12:49Z
    A vulnerability has been identified in SINEC INS (All versions < V1.0 SP2 Update 3)
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