CVE-2024-27144: toshiba tec corporation toshiba tec e-studio multi-function peripheral (mfp) Path Traversal

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2024-27144 is a critical (CVSS 9.8) Path Traversal vulnerability in toshiba tec corporation toshiba tec e-studio multi-function peripheral (mfp). EPSS estimates a 1.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 69% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 14-06-2024
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 13-02-2025
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

The Toshiba printers provide several ways to upload files using the web interface without authentication. An attacker can overwrite any insecure files. And the Toshiba printers are vulnerable to a Local Privilege Escalation vulnerability. An attacker can remotely compromise any Toshiba printer. The programs can be replaced by malicious programs by any local or remote attacker. This vulnerability can be executed in combination with other vulnerabilities and difficult to execute alone. So, the CVSS score for this vulnerability alone is lower than the score listed in the "Base Score" of this vulnerability. For detail on related other vulnerabilities, please ask to the below contact point. https://www.toshibatec.com/contacts/products/ As for the affected products/models/versions, see the reference URL.

• CWE-22Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')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.
• CWE-276Incorrect Default PermissionsDuring installation, installed file permissions are set to allow anyone to modify those files.