Workplace Suite
CVE-2024-55926
HIGH
Vulnerability Assessment
| Weakness |
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A01:2025 - Broken Access Control
ASVS 5.0
V5 - File Handling Path canonicalization, traversal prevention
MITRE ATT&CK
2 techniques across 2 tactics: Discovery, Collection The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. |
| Impact | CVSS score of 7.6 (HIGH). Attack characteristics: network attack vector, low complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction not required. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.55%. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | A remote attacker could access files and directories outside the intended path by sending crafted requests to the affected application. |
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Alert meAnalysisAIv1 – Mar 28, 2026
A vulnerability found in Xerox Workplace Suite allows arbitrary file read, upload, and deletion on the server through crafted header manipulation. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.6), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
RemediationAI
No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Validate and canonicalize file paths. Use chroot or sandboxing. Reject input containing path separators or '../' sequences.
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This vulnerability is classified as Path Traversal (CWE-22), which allows attackers to access files and directories outside the intended path. A vulnerability found in Xerox Workplace Suite allows arbitrary file read, upload, and deletion on the server through crafted header manipulation. By exploiting improper validation of headers, attackers can gain unauthorized access to data Affected products include: Xerox Workplace Suite.
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CVSS VectorNVD
DescriptionCVE.org
A vulnerability found in Xerox Workplace Suite allows arbitrary file read, upload, and deletion on the server through crafted header manipulation. By exploiting improper validation of headers, attackers can gain unauthorized access to data
Executive ViewAI
Organizations using A vulnerability found in Xerox Workplace Suite face notable risk from CVE-2024-55926, a path traversal vulnerability rated CVSS 7.6. This could allow attackers to access or modify files outside intended directories, potentially exposing sensitive configuration or credentials. Organizations should apply vendor updates when available and consider compensating controls in the interim.
Apply vendor patch. If immediate patching is not feasible: (1) Restrict file upload functionality via WAF; (2) Implement allowlist-based file type validation; (3) Use chroot/containerization to limit filesystem access.
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Attack Technique
Authentication bypass attacks exploit flaws in the verification mechanisms that control access to systems and applications.
Path traversal exploits occur when applications use user-controlled input to construct file system paths without proper validation.
Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org
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