CVE-2022-42725 Path traversal in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Attackers can access files outside the intended directory via symbolic links, potentially reading or modifying sensitive data.

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-2022-42725?

CVE-2022-42725 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 Oct 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Warpinator through 1.2.14 allows access outside of an intended directory, as demonstrated by symbolic directory links.

Weakness: CWE-59

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-42725?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Linuxmint Warpinator.

How do I fix CVE-2022-42725?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-42725 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-2022-42725 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-42725 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-27gf-j34q-jwv5, openSUSE-SU-2024:12898-1.

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