Security readout for executives and security teams
This is a remote code execution flaw in Accellion File Transfer Appliance. An attacker could abuse the oauth_token parameter to inject shell metacharacters and run code on vulnerable appliances before FTA_9_11_210. Because file-transfer systems often handle sensitive data and public exploit references exist, treat exposed legacy FTA instances as a serious business risk. Exposure is likely limited to organizations still running Accellion FTA older than FTA_9_11_210, especially internet-facing appliances. The bundle does not identify affected CPEs or broader product families, so asset confirmation must come from internal inventory and vendor documentation. Prioritize this for any remaining Accellion FTA deployment. The combination of remote code execution, sensitive file-transfer context, and public exploit references creates high impact potential even without evidence of current active exploitation. Mitigation focus: Identify all Accellion FTA appliances and their exact versions.; Upgrade to FTA_9_11_210 or vendor-confirmed fixed release.; If upgrade is unavailable, follow current vendor guidance for isolation or replacement..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://community.rapid7.com/community/metasploit/blog/2015/07/10/r7-2015-08-accellion-file-transfer-appliance-vulnerabilities-cve-2015-2856-cve-2015-2857CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- 37597CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
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