CVE-2015-2856 is a directory traversal vulnerability affecting Accellion File Transfer Appliance devices prior to FTA_9_11_210. This flaw allows remote, unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files on the system by manipulating the "statecode" cookie with ".." (dot dot) sequences. Rated 7.5 HIGH on CVSS, it presents a low-complexity attack vector with high confidentiality impact, requiring no user interaction. While not listed in CISA KEV, a Metasploit module exists for exploitation, though there is no evidence of active exploitation or significant community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= fta_9_11_200CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:accellion:file_transfer_appliance:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
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