Path traversal in HPE OfficeConnect 1820, and 1850 Switch Series

1) Path traversal

EUVDB-ID: #VU70709

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-37934

CWE-ID: CWE-22 - Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences. A remote administrator can send a specially crafted HTTP request and read arbitrary files on the system.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

HPE OfficeConnect 1820 8G Switch J9979A: before PT.02.17

HPE OfficeConnect 1820 8G PoE+ (65W) Switch J9982A: before PT.02.17

HPE OfficeConnect 1820 24G Switch J9980A: before PT.02.17

HPE OfficeConnect 1820 24G PoE+ (185W) Switch J9983A: before PT.02.17

HPE OfficeConnect 1820 48G Switch J9981A: before PT.02.17

HPE OfficeConnect 1820 48G PoE+ (370W) Switch J9984A: before PT.02.17

HPE OfficeConnect 1850 24G 2XGT PoE+ 185W Switch: before PC.01.23

HPE OfficeConnect 1850 24G 2XGT Switch: before PC.01.23

HPE OfficeConnect 1850 48G 4XGT PoE+ 370W Switch: before PC.01.23

HPE OfficeConnect 1850 48G 4XGT Switch: before PC.01.23

HPE OfficeConnect 1850 6XGT and 2XGT/SPF+ Switch: before PO.01.22

External links

http://support.hpe.com/hpesc/public/docDisplay?docLocale=en_US&docId=hpesbnw04401en_us

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

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

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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