Vulnerability identifier: #VU67434

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-39215

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Tauri
Server applications / Frameworks for developing and running applications

Vendor: Tauri

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to missing canonicalization when "readDir" is called recursively. A remote attacker can use a specially crafted symbolic link and gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Tauri: 1.0.0 - 1.0.5

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External links
http://github.com/tauri-apps/tauri/issues/4882
http://github.com/tauri-apps/tauri/security/advisories/GHSA-28m8-9j7v-x499
http://github.com/tauri-apps/tauri/pull/5123
http://github.com/tauri-apps/tauri/pull/5123/commits/1f9b9e8d26a2c915390323e161020bcb36d44678

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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.