Vulnerability Description
Accellion Secure File Transfer Appliance before 8_0_105 does not properly restrict access to sensitive commands and arguments that run with extra sudo privileges, which allows local administrators to gain privileges via (1) arbitrary arguments in the --file_move action in /usr/local/bin/admin.pl, or a hard link attack in (2) chmod or (3) a certain cp command.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Accellion | Secure File Transfer Appliance | 7_0_135 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.portcullis-security.com/338.phpExploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/38176Exploit
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/56248
- http://www.portcullis-security.com/338.phpExploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/38176Exploit
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/56248
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-4648?
CVE-2009-4648 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). Accellion Secure File Transfer Appliance before 8_0_105 does not properly restrict access to sensitive commands and arguments that run with extra sudo privileges, which allows local administrators to ...
How severe is CVE-2009-4648?
CVE-2009-4648 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-4648?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Accellion Secure File Transfer Appliance.