Path traversal in FME Server - CVE-2022-38340
Published: September 26, 2022
Vulnerability identifier: #VU67650
CSH Severity: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-38340
CWE-ID: CWE-22
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
FME Server
FME Server
Software vendor:
Safe Software
Safe Software
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 write arbitrary files on the system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.