#VU74436 External Control of File Name or Path in SecureTransport

Vulnerability identifier: #VU74436

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: N/A

CWE-ID: CWE-73

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
SecureTransport
Server applications / File servers (FTP/HTTP)

Vendor: Axway

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to execute arbitrary code.

The vulnerability exists due to application allows an authenticated user to name a log file with an executable extension. This file can be later executed on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

SecureTransport: 5.5 - 5.5-20220331

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External links
https://docs.axway.com/bundle/st_rn/page/consolidated_release_notes_for_all_2022_updates.html#5.5-20220428

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.