CVE-2022-39838 Path traversal in n/a

High 8.6 Published Updated

Remote attackers can exploit path traversal and file inclusion vulnerabilities in the FIX Adapter to access local files or execute code.

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-2022-39838?

CVE-2022-39838 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 5 Sep 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Systematic FIX Adapter (ALFAFX) 2.4.0.25 13/09/2017 allows remote file inclusion via a UNC share pathname, and also allows absolute path traversal to local pathnames.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-39838?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Systematicalpha Systematic Fix Adapter Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2022-39838?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-39838 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-2022-39838 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-39838 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7hx8-f68w-rhhx.

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