Apache MINA SSHD RootedFileSystem Path Traversal Exposes Sensitive Info <2.10
CVE-2023-35887 Published on July 10, 2023
Apache MINA SSHD: Information disclosure bugs with RootedFilesystem
Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor vulnerability in Apache Software Foundation Apache MINA.
In SFTP servers implemented using Apache MINA SSHD that use a RootedFileSystem, logged users may be able to discover "exists/does not exist" information about items outside the rooted tree via paths including parent navigation ("..") beyond the root, or involving symlinks.
This issue affects Apache MINA: from 1.0 before 2.10. Users are recommended to upgrade to 2.10
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2023-35887 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 have a small impact on confidentiality, a small impact on integrity and 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-2023-35887 has been classified to as a Directory traversal vulnerability or weakness.
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Affected Versions
Apache Software Foundation Apache MINA SSHD:- Version 1.0 and below 2.10 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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