FileUtil Path Traversal in Apache UIMA PEAR (before 3.3.0)
CVE-2022-32287 Published on November 3, 2022
Apache UIMA prior to 3.3.1 has a path traversal vulnerability when extracting (PEAR) archives
A relative path traversal vulnerability in a FileUtil class used by the PEAR management component of Apache UIMA allows an attacker to create files outside the designated target directory using carefully crafted ZIP entry names. This issue affects Apache UIMA Apache UIMA version 3.3.0 and prior versions. Note that PEAR files should never be installed into an UIMA installation from untrusted sources because PEAR archives are executable plugins that will be able to perform any actions with the same privileges as the host Java Virtual Machine.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2022-32287 can be exploited with network access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have no impact on confidentiality, a high impact on integrity, and no impact on availability.
Weakness Type
What is a Directory traversal Vulnerability?
The software uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the software does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.
CVE-2022-32287 has been classified to as a Directory traversal vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2022-32287
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Affected Versions
Apache Software Foundation Apache UIMA:- Version Java SDK, <= 3.3.0 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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