CVE-2022-0401 Path Traversal in yuda-lyu/w-zip
An attacker can exploit a path traversal vulnerability in the w-zip library to read or modify arbitrary files on the system.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2022-0401?
CVE-2022-0401 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in yuda-lyu/w-zip, published on 1 Feb 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Path Traversal in NPM w-zip prior to 1.0.12.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-0401?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including w-zip. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
w-zip npm | All versions | 1.0.12 |
w-zip npm | All versions | 1.0.12 |
Products include W-Zip Project W-Zip.
How do I fix CVE-2022-0401?
Upgrade w-zip to 1.0.12 or later.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2022-0401 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-0401 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-fr6q-jv7j-35g3.