Apache Fineract RCE via Path Traversal in File Upload (1.8.0)
CVE-2022-44635 Published on November 29, 2022
Apache Fineract allowed an authenticated user to perform remote code execution due to path traversal
Apache Fineract allowed an authenticated user to perform remote code execution due to a path traversal vulnerability in a file upload component of Apache Fineract, allowing an attacker to run remote code. This issue affects Apache Fineract version 1.8.0 and prior versions. We recommend users to upgrade to 1.8.1.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2022-44635 can be exploited with network access, and requires small amount of user privileges. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to be very high.
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-2022-44635 has been classified to as a Directory traversal vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2022-44635
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Affected Versions
Apache Software Foundation Apache Fineract:- Version Apache Fineract 1.8, <= 1.8.0 is affected.
- Version Apache Fineract 1.7, <= 1.7.0 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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