CVE-2022-25591 Path traversal in n/a

Critical 9.1 Published 13 May 2022 Updated 3 Aug 2024

Attackers can delete arbitrary files in the web server root directory via crafted HTTP requests in BlogEngine.NET.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2022-25591?

CVE-2022-25591 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 May 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

BlogEngine.NET v3.3.8.0 was discovered to contain an arbitrary file deletion vulnerability which allows attackers to delete files within the web server root directory via a crafted HTTP request.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-25591?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Blogengine Blogengine.net.

How do I fix CVE-2022-25591?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-25591 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.

Is CVE-2022-25591 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-25591 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-j52p-f3h5-4qxx.