SINEC INS <=V1.0 SP2 Update 3: SFTP Path Sanitization Flaw (Arbitrary FS Access)
CVE-2024-46888 Published on November 12, 2024
A vulnerability has been identified in SINEC INS (All versions < V1.0 SP2 Update 3). The affected application does not properly sanitize user provided paths for SFTP-based file up- and downloads. This could allow an authenticated remote attacker to manipulate arbitrary files on the filesystem and achieve arbitrary code execution on the device.
Weakness Type
What is a Directory traversal Vulnerability?
The software uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the software does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.
CVE-2024-46888 has been classified to as a Directory traversal vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2024-46888
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Affected Versions
Siemens SINEC INS:- Before V1.0 SP2 Update 3 is affected.
- Before V1.0 SP2 Update 3 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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