#VU89531 Path traversal in uimaj


Published: 2024-05-15

Vulnerability identifier: #VU89531

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-32287

CWE-ID: CWE-22

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
uimaj
Web applications / CMS

Vendor: Apache Foundation

Description

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

The vulnerability exists in a FileUtil class used by the PEAR management component of Apache UIMAs. A remote attacker can create files outside the designated target directory using carefully crafted ZIP entry names.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

uimaj: 2.1 - 3.3.0


External links
http://lists.apache.org/thread/57vk0d79j94d0lk0vol8xn935yv1shdd
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/11/03/4


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.


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