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CVE-2019-7227

7.3 · HIGH

In the ABB IDAL FTP server, an authenticated attacker can traverse to arbitrary directories on the hard disk with "CWD ../" and then use the FTP server functionality to download and upload files.

Published Jun 27, 2019CWE-22EPSS 8.51%

Overview

CVE-2019-7227 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on June 27, 2019 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.3 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.3, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

In the ABB IDAL FTP server, an authenticated attacker can traverse to arbitrary directories on the hard disk with "CWD ../" and then use the FTP server functionality to download and upload files. An unauthenticated attacker can take advantage of the hardcoded or default credential pair exor/exor to become an authenticated attacker.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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.

References

Refpacketstormsecurity.com/files/153396/ABB-IDAL-FTP-Server-Path-Traversal.htmlRefseclists.org/fulldisclosure/2019/Jun/37Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/108886Refsearch.abb.com/library/Download.aspx?DocumentID=3ADR010377&LanguageCode=en&DocumentPartId=&Action=LaunchRefwww.darkmatter.ae/xen1thlabs/abb-idal-ftp-server-path-traversal-vulnerability-xl-19-008/Refpacketstormsecurity.com/files/153396/ABB-IDAL-FTP-Server-Path-Traversal.htmlRefseclists.org/fulldisclosure/2019/Jun/37Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/108886Refsearch.abb.com/library/Download.aspx?DocumentID=3ADR010377&LanguageCode=en&DocumentPartId=&Action=LaunchRefwww.darkmatter.ae/xen1thlabs/abb-idal-ftp-server-path-traversal-vulnerability-xl-19-008/

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-7227?

CVE-2019-7227 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on June 27, 2019 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2019-7227?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.3, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2019-7227?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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-2019-7227?

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