Data Master
CVE-2026-3179
HIGH
Attack ChainAIDerived
Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain
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AccessAttacker positions as MITM on FTP connection
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DeliveryCraft malicious filename with path traversal sequences
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ExploitADM client parses unsanitized FTP directory listing
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ExecutionFiles written outside backup directory
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PersistArbitrary file overwrite achieved
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ImpactPrivilege escalation or RCE
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. |
| Exploitation Conditions | ADM FTP Backup feature enabled and actively receiving directory listings from attacker-controlled or MITM-intercepted FTP server. Affected versions: ADM 4.1.0–4.3.3.ROF1 and ADM 5.0.0–5.1.2.RE51. Requires network-level attack position (MITM) or compromised FTP server. |
| Impact | CVSS 8.1 (HIGH). Attack vector: Network. Complexity: High. Privileges required: None. User interaction: None. Exploitable via remote/network. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to overwrite arbitrary files on the system and potentially achieve privilege escala. |
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Alert meAnalysisAIv1 – Mar 12, 2026
Arbitrary file write vulnerability in Data Master ADM versions 4.1.0-4.3.3.ROF1 and 5.0.0-5.1.2.RE51 allows remote or man-in-the-middle attackers to bypass filename sanitization in FTP backup operations and place malicious files outside the intended directory. An attacker can exploit this path traversal flaw to overwrite critical system files and potentially execute code with elevated privileges. No patch is currently available, and exploitation requires moderate attack complexity but no user interaction.
Earlier versions of this analysis (1)
The FTP Backup on the ADM does not properly sanitize filenames received from the FTP server when parsing directory listings. A malicious server or MITM attacker can craft filenames containing path traversal sequences, causing the client to write files outside the intended backup directory. [CVSS 8.1 HIGH]
RemediationAI
Monitor vendor advisories for a patch. Validate and sanitize file path inputs. Use allowlists. Restrict network access to the affected service where possible.
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Technical ContextAI · show details
Classified as CWE-22 (Path Traversal). Affects Data Master. The FTP Backup on the ADM does not properly sanitize filenames received from the FTP server when parsing directory listings. A malicious server or MITM attacker can craft filenames containing path traversal sequences, causing the client to write files outside the intended backup directory. A path traversal vulnerability may allow an attacker to overwrite arbitrary files on the system and potentially achieve privilege escalation or remote code execution. Affected products and versions include: fr
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AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.
CVSS VectorNVD
DescriptionCVE.org
The FTP Backup on the ADM does not properly sanitize filenames received from the FTP server when parsing directory listings. A malicious server or MITM attacker can craft filenames containing path traversal sequences, causing the client to write files outside the intended backup directory. A path traversal vulnerability may allow an attacker to overwrite arbitrary files on the system and potentially achieve privilege escalation or remote code execution. Affected products and versions include: from ADM 4.1.0 through ADM 4.3.3.ROF1 as well as from ADM 5.0.0 through ADM 5.1.2.RE51.
Executive ViewAI
A critical vulnerability in FTP Backup functionality on ADM systems allows attackers to write malicious files outside intended directories, potentially compromising system integrity and enabling lateral movement. This affects any organization using ADM with FTP backup enabled and requires immediate mitigation to prevent unauthorized file placement and potential system compromise.
Disable FTP Backup feature immediately if not operationally critical; restrict FTP server connections to allowlisted, trusted internal servers only; implement network segmentation to isolate ADM systems from untrusted networks; deploy file integrity monitoring on ADM system directories to detect unauthorized file writes; use SFTP or encrypted alternatives instead of unencrypted FTP; monitor ADM logs for path traversal indicators and unusual file creation patterns.
Threat Intelligence Overview
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Attack Technique
Privilege escalation occurs when an attacker leverages flaws in access control mechanisms to gain permissions beyond what they were originally granted.
Path traversal exploits occur when applications use user-controlled input to construct file system paths without proper validation.
Remote Code Execution represents the critical moment when an attacker successfully runs arbitrary code on a target system without physical access.
Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org
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