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CVE-2007-4909

9.3 · HIGH

Interpretation conflict in WinSCP before 4.0.4 allows remote attackers to perform arbitrary file transfers with a remote server via file-transfer commands in the final portion of a (1) scp, and pos…

Published Sep 17, 2007winscpCWE-264EPSS 3.52%

Overview

CVE-2007-4909 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting winscp winscp. It was published on September 17, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Interpretation conflict in WinSCP before 4.0.4 allows remote attackers to perform arbitrary file transfers with a remote server via file-transfer commands in the final portion of a (1) scp, and possibly a (2) sftp or (3) ftp, URL, as demonstrated by a URL specifying login to the remote server with a username of scp, which is interpreted as an HTTP scheme name by the protocol handler in a web browser, but is interpreted as a username by WinSCP. NOTE: this is related to an incomplete fix for CVE-2006-3015.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from winscp. Update winscp to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refsecunia.com/advisories/26820Refsecurityreason.com/securityalert/3141Refwinscp.cvs.sourceforge.net/winscp/winscp3/core/SessionData.cpp?r1=1.29&r2=1.30Refwinscp.net/eng/docs/history/Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/479298/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/25655Refwww.securitytracker.com/id?1018697Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/36591Refsecunia.com/advisories/26820Refsecurityreason.com/securityalert/3141

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-4909?

CVE-2007-4909 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting winscp winscp. It was published on September 17, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2007-4909?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2007-4909?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from winscp. Update winscp to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2007-4909?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2007-4909 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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