#VU75501 Path traversal in Apache Ivy - CVE-2022-37866

Vulnerability identifier: #VU75501

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 4.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-37866

CWE-ID: CWE-22

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Apache Ivy
Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers

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 trick the victim into downloading a specially crafted artifact and write files to an arbitrary location on the system.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Apache Ivy: 2.0.0 - 2.5.0

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External links
https://lists.apache.org/thread/htxbr8oc464hxrgroftnz3my70whk93b

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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.