Description
An issue was discovered in ProVide (formerly zFTPServer) through 13.1. It doesn't enforce permission over Windows Symlinks or Junctions. As a result, a low-privileged user (non-admin) can craft a Junction Link in a directory he has full control of, breaking out of the sandbox.
Metrics
CVSS 3.1 8.8/10
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HWeakness enumeration
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| n/a | n/a | n/a |
References
- https://github.com/belong2yourself/vulnerabilities/tree/master/ProVide/Sandbox%20Escape%20via%20Symlink%20or%20JunctionExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.provideserver.com/security/Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/belong2yourself/vulnerabilities/tree/master/ProVide/Sandbox%20Escape%20via%20Symlink%20or%20JunctionExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.provideserver.com/security/Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Apr 12, 2020
- Last modified
- Jun 17, 2026
- NVD status
- Modified