#VU83226 Path traversal in MPXJ


Published: 2023-11-16

Vulnerability identifier: #VU83226

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-35460

CWE-ID: CWE-22

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
MPXJ
Universal components / Libraries / Libraries used by multiple products

Vendor: Jon Iles

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 in the zip stream handler flow within common/InputStreamHelper.java. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request and writr arbitrary files on the system.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

MPXJ: 8.3.0 - 8.3.4


External links
http://github.com/joniles/mpxj/commit/8eaf4225048ea5ba7e59ef4556dab2098fcc4a1d
http://www.mpxj.org/changes-report.html#a8.3.5
http://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujan2021.html


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.


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