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CVE-2024-4040

9.8 · CRITICALActively Exploited

A server side template injection vulnerability in CrushFTP in all versions before 10.7.1 and 11.1.0 on all platforms allows unauthenticated remote attackers to read files from the filesystem outsid…

Published Apr 22, 2024CWE-1336EPSS 99.54%

Overview

CVE-2024-4040 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 22, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, indicating active exploitation in the wild.

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

A server side template injection vulnerability in CrushFTP in all versions before 10.7.1 and 11.1.0 on all platforms allows unauthenticated remote attackers to read files from the filesystem outside of the VFS Sandbox, bypass authentication to gain administrative access, and perform remote code execution on the server.

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

GitHubgithub.com/airbus-cert/CVE-2024-4040Refwww.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/crushftp-warns-users-to-patch-exploited-zero-day-immediately/Refwww.crushftp.com/crush10wiki/Wiki.jsp?page=UpdateRefwww.crushftp.com/crush11wiki/Wiki.jsp?page=UpdateRefwww.rapid7.com/blog/post/2024/04/23/etr-unauthenticated-crushftp-zero-day-enables-complete-server-compromise/Refwww.reddit.com/r/crowdstrike/comments/1c88788/situational_awareness_20240419_crushftp_virtual/Refwww.reddit.com/r/cybersecurity/comments/1c850i2/all_versions_of_crush_ftp_are_vulnerable/GitHubgithub.com/airbus-cert/CVE-2024-4040Refwww.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/crushftp-warns-users-to-patch-exploited-zero-day-immediately/Refwww.crushftp.com/crush10wiki/Wiki.jsp?page=Update

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-4040?

CVE-2024-4040 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 22, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, indicating active exploitation in the wild.

How severe is CVE-2024-4040?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2024-4040?

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-2024-4040?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2024-4040 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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