SB2022112937 - Path traversal in Apache Fineract



SB2022112937 - Path traversal in Apache Fineract

Published: November 29, 2022

Security Bulletin ID SB2022112937
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Path traversal (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-44635)

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

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences in the file upload feature. A remote user can send a specially crafted HTTP request and upload files to arbitrary locations on the system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.