# CVE-2022-39296: Path traversal in MelisAssetManager

> Unauthenticated attackers can read arbitrary files on the server via path traversal in MelisAssetManager, exposing sensitive information.

- **Severity:** High 8.6 (`CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:L`)
- **Exploited in the wild:** Not known
- **Login needed:** Not needed
- **Attackable:** Over the internet
- **Victim action needed:** Not needed
- **Fix available:** Yes
- **Published:** 11 Oct 2022
- **Updated:** 23 Apr 2025
- **Also known as:** GHSA-7fj2-rrq6-rphq

## What is CVE-2022-39296?

CVE-2022-39296 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in melisplatform melis-asset-manager, published on 11 Oct 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

### Official description

MelisAssetManager provides deliveries of Melis Platform's assets located in every module's public folder. Attackers can read arbitrary files on affected versions of `melisplatform/melis-asset-manager`, leading to the disclosure of sensitive information. Conducting this attack does not require authentication. Users should immediately upgrade to `melisplatform/melis-asset-manager` >= 5.0.1. This issue was addressed by restricting access to files to intended directories only.

Weakness: CWE-22 (Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory)

## Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-39296?

2 open source packages ship an affected version, including melisplatform/melis-asset-manager. It affects 1 product.


| Package | Ecosystem | Affected | Fixed in |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| `melisplatform/melis-asset-manager` | Packagist | All versions | 5.0.1 |
| `melisplatform/melis-asset-manager` | Packagist | All versions | 5.0.1 |

Products: Melistechnology Melis-Asset-Manager.

## How do I fix CVE-2022-39296?

Upgrade melisplatform/melis-asset-manager to 5.0.1 or later.

## Is CVE-2022-39296 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-39296 in the wild and no public exploit code.

## Fix prompt for AI coding agents

```text
Check this codebase for CVE-2022-39296 and fix it if it is affected.

What it is: CVE-2022-39296 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in melisplatform melis-asset-manager, published on 11 Oct 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Exploitation: There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-39296 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Affected packages and fixed versions:
- melisplatform/melis-asset-manager (Packagist): affected all versions; fixed in 5.0.1
- melisplatform/melis-asset-manager (Packagist): affected all versions; fixed in 5.0.1

Task:
1. Search the dependency manifests and lockfiles (for example package.json, package-lock.json, requirements.txt, poetry.lock, uv.lock, pom.xml, build.gradle, go.mod, Cargo.lock, Gemfile.lock) and any Dockerfiles for the affected packages, including transitive dependencies.
2. If an affected version is in use, upgrade it to the fixed version for its release line with the project's package manager, so the lockfile is regenerated. Prefer the smallest upgrade that fixes it.
3. If there is no fix, or the upgrade would break the build, do not guess: explain the risk and the safest workaround instead.
4. Run the tests and summarise what changed and why.
5. If nothing in the project is affected, say so and change nothing.

Reference: https://insights.sbomify.com/CVE-2022-39296/ (Markdown: https://insights.sbomify.com/CVE-2022-39296/index.md)
```

## Sources

- CVE record: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2022-39296
- NVD: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-39296
- OSV: https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2022-39296

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From sbomify Insights: https://insights.sbomify.com/CVE-2022-39296/
Summaries are generated and may contain mistakes; the official description above is the record.