Multiple MFPs (multifunction printers): Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory
CVE-2024-33605 is a high-severity improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory vulnerability in Multiple MFPs (multifunction printers) from Sharp, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 out of 10. It can be exploited remotely over the network by an unauthenticated attacker, without any action from a user. There is no confirmed exploitation so far. EPSS estimates a 6.05% chance of exploitation within 30 days, which is in the top 6.52% of all scored CVEs.
High severity with no evidence of exploitation so far.
What to do
- Check which version of Multiple MFPs (multifunction printers) you run against the affected versions below, and install the vendor's latest release.
- Until you can update, restrict network access to the affected service so it is not reachable from untrusted networks.
Affected products and versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharp | Multiple MFPs (multifunction printers) | Not specified in the record | Not stated |
| Toshiba Tec | Multiple MFPs (multifunction printers) | Not specified in the record | Not stated |
Version data comes from the organisation that assigned the CVE. Confirm against the vendor advisory before deciding you are unaffected.
How the severity score breaks down
- Attack vector
- NetworkCan be exploited remotely over a network, including the internet.
- Attack complexity
- LowNo special conditions are needed; the attack works reliably.
- Privileges required
- NoneNo account or login is needed.
- User interaction
- NoneNo action by a victim is required.
- Scope
- UnchangedImpact stays within the vulnerable component.
- Confidentiality
- HighAll data handled by the component can be read.
- Integrity
- NoneNothing can be modified.
- Availability
- NoneAvailability is not affected.
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. Scored by CNA (jpcert.or.jp).
Official description
Improper processing of some parameters of installed_emanual_list.html and installed_emanual_down.html leads to a path traversal vulnerability. As for the details of affected product names, model numbers, and versions, refer to the information provided by the respective vendors listed under [References].
Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.
The underlying weakness: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory
The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.
How developers prevent this class of flaw
- For any security checks that are performed on the client side, ensure that these checks are duplicated on the server side, in order to avoid CWE-602. Attackers can bypass the client-side checks by modifying values after the checks have been performed, or by changing the client to remove the client-side checks entirely. Then, these modified values would be submitted to the server.
- Use a vetted library or framework that does not allow this weakness to occur or provides constructs that make this weakness easier to avoid.
- Use an application firewall that can detect attacks against this weakness. It can be beneficial in cases in which the code cannot be fixed (because it is controlled by a third party), as an emergency prevention measure while more comprehensive software assurance measures are applied, or to provide defense in depth.
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Timeline
- CVE record published.
- CISA published its SSVC assessment (exploitation: none, automatable: yes, technical impact: partial).
- Record last changed materially (score, affected products, status or references).
References
Other references
- global.sharp/products/copier/info/info_security_2024-05.html
- jp.sharp/business/print/information/info_security_2024-05.html
- jvn.jp/en/vu/JVNVU93051062/
- pierrekim.github.io/blog/2024-06-27-sharp-mfp-17-vulnerabilities.html
- toshibatec.co.jp/information/20240531_02.html
- toshibatec.com/information/20240531_02.html
- seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jul/0
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