CVE-2019-5429
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 2.48%
Last modified
CVE-2019-5429 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Untrusted search path in FileZilla before 3.41.0-rc1 allows an attacker to gain privileges via a malicious 'fzsftp' binary in the user's home directory.. EPSS estimates a 2.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Untrusted search path in FileZilla before 3.41.0-rc1 allows an attacker to gain privileges via a malicious 'fzsftp' binary in the user's home directory.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Filezilla-Project | Filezilla Client | < 3.41.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 28 |
References
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/05/msg00037.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202007-51Third Party Advisory
- https://svn.filezilla-project.org/filezilla?view=revision&revision=9112Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2019-14Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/05/msg00037.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202007-51Third Party Advisory
- https://svn.filezilla-project.org/filezilla?view=revision&revision=9112Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2019-14Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-5429?
Untrusted search path in FileZilla before 3.41.0-rc1 allows an attacker to gain privileges via a malicious 'fzsftp' binary in the user's home directory.
How severe is CVE-2019-5429?
CVE-2019-5429 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-5429?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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