CVE-2016-0709 Path Traversal in Apache Jetspeed
Authenticated administrators can exploit a directory traversal flaw in the import function to write arbitrary files and execute code.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2016-0709?
CVE-2016-0709 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 11 Apr 2016. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Directory traversal vulnerability in the Import/Export function in the Portal Site Manager in Apache Jetspeed before 2.3.1 allows remote authenticated administrators to write to arbitrary files, and consequently execute arbitrary code, via a .. (dot dot) in a ZIP archive entry, as demonstrated by "../../webapps/x.jsp."
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-0709?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including org.apache.portals.jetspeed-2:jetspeed. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
org.apache.portals.jetspeed-2:jetspeed Maven | All versions | 2.3.1 |
org.apache.portals.jetspeed-2:jetspeed Maven | All versions | 2.3.1 |
Products include Apache Jetspeed.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0709?
Upgrade org.apache.portals.jetspeed-2:jetspeed to 2.3.1 or later.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2016-0709 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2016-0709 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-w47p-5q88-hj5g.