#VU89531 Path traversal in uimaj - CVE-2022-32287

Vulnerability identifier: #VU89531

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 6.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-32287

CWE-ID: CWE-22

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
uimaj
Web applications / CMS

Vendor: Apache Foundation

Description

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

The vulnerability exists in a FileUtil class used by the PEAR management component of Apache UIMAs. A remote attacker can create files outside the designated target directory using carefully crafted ZIP entry names.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

uimaj: 2.1 - 3.3.0

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External links
https://lists.apache.org/thread/57vk0d79j94d0lk0vol8xn935yv1shdd
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/11/03/4

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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.