Vulnerability identifier: #VU21301

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-0225

CWE-ID: CWE-22

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
JSPWiki
Web applications / CMS

Vendor: Apache Foundation

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform directory traversal attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences. A remote attacker can send s specially crafted URL, access files under the ROOT directory of the application and obtain registered users' details.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

JSPWiki: 2.9.0 - 2.11.0.M2

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External links
http://jspwiki-wiki.apache.org/Wiki.jsp?page=CVE-2019-0225

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.