#VU61397 Path traversal in JasperSoft products - CVE-2022-22771

Vulnerability identifier: #VU61397

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 4.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-22771

CWE-ID: CWE-22

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
TIBCO JasperReports Library
Web applications / JS libraries
TIBCO JasperReports Library for ActiveMatrix BPM
Web applications / JS libraries
TIBCO JasperReports Server
Web applications / Other software
TIBCO JasperReports Server for AWS Marketplace
Server applications / Other server solutions
TIBCO JasperReports Server for ActiveMatrix BPM
Server applications / Other server solutions
TIBCO JasperReports Server for Microsoft Azure
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor: TIBCO
JasperSoft

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 in the Server component. A remote user can send a specially crafted HTTP request and read arbitrary files on the system.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

TIBCO JasperReports Library: 7.9.0

TIBCO JasperReports Library for ActiveMatrix BPM: 7.9.0

TIBCO JasperReports Server: 7.9.0 - 7.9.1

TIBCO JasperReports Server for AWS Marketplace: 7.9.0 - 7.9.1

TIBCO JasperReports Server for ActiveMatrix BPM: 7.9.0 - 7.9.1

TIBCO JasperReports Server for Microsoft Azure: 7.9.1

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External links
https://www.tibco.com/services/support/advisories
https://www.tibco.com/support/advisories/2022/03/tibco-security-advisory-march-15-2022-tibco-jasperreports-library-2022-22771

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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