CVE-2024-57784
Official description Straight from the sourceThe vendor's or NVD's own wording, published unedited. Authoritative, but often terse — it says what broke, rarely what to do.
NVD · uneditedAn issue in the component /php/script_uploads.php of Zenitel AlphaWeb XE v11.2.3.10 allows attackers to execute a directory traversal.
Technical summary Written by usOur analysis, written from the advisory, the CVSS vector and the affected-version data. It adds context the advisory leaves out, and never invents facts that are not in the source.
dbcve analysis · moderate confidenceA directory traversal vulnerability exists in the /php/script_uploads.php component of Zenitel AlphaWeb XE v11.2.3.10. Attackers can manipulate file paths during uploads to access files outside the intended directory, potentially reading sensitive system files.
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CVSS breakdown How the score is builtThe industry scoring standard. It rates how the flaw is reached, what it takes to exploit, and what an attacker gains — the score is derived from those, not the other way round.
From the vector- Attack vector
- Network
- Complexity
- Low
- Privileges
- High
- User interaction
- None
- Scope
- Unchanged
- Confidentiality
- High
- Integrity
- Low
- Availability
- None
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N
Am I affected? How to checkSteps we derive from the advisory and the affected-version data, so you can decide whether this CVE reaches your setup. They are a guide, not a scan — your own configuration is the authority.
dbcve checksWork through these to decide whether this CVE applies to you.
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Confirm Zenitel AlphaWeb XE installationLocate the web application installation directory or check running services for Zenitel AlphaWeb XE. Common paths may include /opt/alphaweb or similar. Identify the installed version by examining version files, about pages, or the application banner.Affected if The product Zenitel AlphaWeb XE is installed and the version is 11.2.3.10 or falls within the affected version range.
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Locate the script_uploads.php componentSearch for the file /php/script_uploads.php within the web application root directory. Verify its presence using file system inspection or HTTP requests to the known path.Affected if The file script_uploads.php exists in the /php/ directory of the application.
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Verify file upload functionality is accessibleAttempt to access the script_uploads.php endpoint via HTTP/HTTPS to determine if the upload functionality is enabled and reachable. Check HTTP response codes and whether the script accepts requests.Affected if The script_uploads.php is accessible and accepts upload requests without authentication or with the configured authentication.
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Check for directory traversal protectionReview the script_uploads.php source code if accessible. Look for path validation logic using basename(), realpath(), or similar sanitization functions. Examine how the file path parameter is handled during the upload process.Affected if The script lacks proper path sanitization or uses insecure path handling that allows .. (dot-dot) sequences in upload requests.
You are affected if Zenitel AlphaWeb XE v11.2.3.10 is installed, the script_uploads.php component exists and is accessible, and the upload functionality lacks proper directory traversal protection.
Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.
Remediation Closing itWhat it takes to close this. Where a vendor fix exists we point at it; where none exists we say so plainly, and can build one. Effort estimates are scoped from the advisory, not from your codebase.
From vendor dataImplement strict path validation and sanitization in script_uploads.php to ensure uploaded files remain within the designated upload directory. Use basename() and realpath() to resolve and validate path components, and restrict file types.
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