Vulnerability identifier: #VU70445

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-34271

CWE-ID: CWE-22

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Apache Atlas
Server applications / Frameworks for developing and running applications

Vendor: Apache Foundation

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 inside .zip files within the import functionality. A remote user can upload a specially crafted .zip file and write files to arbitrary locations on the web server.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Apache Atlas: 0.8.4 - 2.2.0

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External links
http://lists.apache.org/thread/0rqvcxo6brmos9w3lzfsdn2lsmlblpw3
http://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/ATLAS-4622

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

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

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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