CVE-2024-55956: Cleo Multiple Products Unauthenticated File Upload Vulnerability

Published Dec 13, 2024
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Updated

Cleo Harmony, VLTrader, and LexiCom, which are managed file transfer products, contain an unrestricted file upload vulnerability that could allow an unauthenticated user to import and execute arbitrary bash or PowerShell commands on the host system by leveraging the default settings of the Autorun directory.

Other sources

In Cleo Harmony before 5.8.0.24, VLTrader before 5.8.0.24, and LexiCom before 5.8.0.24, an unauthenticated user can import and execute arbitrary Bash or PowerShell commands on the host system by leveraging the default settings of the Autorun directory.

MITRE

Affected Software

4 affected components
Cleo Multiple Products
Cleo Harmony<5.8.0.24
Cleo Lexicom<5.8.0.24
Cleo Vltrader<5.8.0.24

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Cleo Harmony to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.8.0.24
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade VLTrader to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.8.0.24
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade LexiCom to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.8.0.24

Event History

Dec 13, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Dec 15, 2024
News Published
via BleepingComputer·08:15 PM
Dec 16, 2024
News Published
via The Register·11:45 PM
News Published
via The Register·11:49 PM
Dec 17, 2024
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
Known Ransomware
via CISA·12:00 AM
Dec 19, 2024
News Published
via BleepingComputer·08:16 PM
Mar 18, 2025
News Published
via BleepingComputer·07:50 PM
Apr 7, 2025
News Published
via BleepingComputer·03:56 PM
Apr 15, 2025
News Published
via The Register·11:31 AM
Oct 2, 2025
News Published
via BleepingComputer·03:13 AM

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-55956?

CVE-2024-55956 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for unauthenticated remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-55956?

To address CVE-2024-55956, users should upgrade to the latest version of Cleo Harmony, VLTrader, or LexiCom, as per the vendor's security updates.

3

What products are affected by CVE-2024-55956?

CVE-2024-55956 affects Cleo Harmony, Cleo VLTrader, and Cleo LexiCom versions up to 5.8.0.24.

4

Can CVE-2024-55956 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2024-55956 can be exploited remotely by an unauthenticated user.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-55956?

CVE-2024-55956 is an unrestricted file upload vulnerability that allows execution of arbitrary commands on the host system.

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