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CRITICAL · 9.1

CVE-2019-12146

A Directory Traversal issue was discovered in SSHServerAPI.dll in Progress ipswitch WS_FTP Server 2018 before 8.6.1. Attackers have the ability to abuse a flaw in the SCP listener by crafting strings ...

Vulnerability Description

A Directory Traversal issue was discovered in SSHServerAPI.dll in Progress ipswitch WS_FTP Server 2018 before 8.6.1. Attackers have the ability to abuse a flaw in the SCP listener by crafting strings using specific patterns to write files and create directories outside of their authorized directory.

CVSS Score

9.1

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
IpswitchWs Ftp Server< 8.6.1

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-22

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2019-12146?

CVE-2019-12146 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.1 (CRITICAL). A Directory Traversal issue was discovered in SSHServerAPI.dll in Progress ipswitch WS_FTP Server 2018 before 8.6.1. Attackers have the ability to abuse a flaw in the SCP listener by crafting strings ...

How severe is CVE-2019-12146?

CVE-2019-12146 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.1/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2019-12146?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ipswitch Ws Ftp Server.