CVE-2022-40407 Path traversal in n/a

High 8.8 Published Updated

Attackers can execute arbitrary code by uploading a crafted Zip file exploiting a path traversal flaw in Chamilo's file upload function.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2022-40407?

CVE-2022-40407 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 29 Sep 2022. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A zip slip vulnerability in the file upload function of Chamilo v1.11 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Zip file.

Weakness: CWE-434

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-40407?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Chamilo Chamilo.

How do I fix CVE-2022-40407?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-40407 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-2022-40407 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-40407 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-p9v8-9gv6-r54c.

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