CVE-2024-4040

CRITICAL CISA KEV
Published Apr 22, 2024 Modified Feb 26, 2026 CWE-1336 CWE-94

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.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

9.8
CRITICAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability

This vulnerability is actively exploited in the wild.

Added: Apr 24, 2024 Remediation due: May 1, 2024

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-1336 CWE-1336
CWE-94 CWE-94

Affected Products

Vendor Product
crushftp crushftp
crushftp crushftp

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-4040? +
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. It has a CVSS v3.1 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? +
CVE-2024-4040 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.8 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-4040? +
CVE-2024-4040 affects products from crushftp, specifically: crushftp. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-4040? +
You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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