Vulnerability identifier: #VU75501

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-37866

CWE-ID: CWE-22

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Apache Ivy
Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers

Vendor: Apache Foundation

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences. A remote attacker can trick the victim into downloading a specially crafted artifact and write files to an arbitrary location on the system.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Apache Ivy: 2.0.0 - 2.5.0

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External links
http://lists.apache.org/thread/htxbr8oc464hxrgroftnz3my70whk93b

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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.