CVE-2022-44006 Path traversal in n/a
Unauthenticated attackers can exploit improper filename validation to write files outside intended directories, potentially achieving remote code execution.
- 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-2022-44006?
CVE-2022-44006 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 16 Nov 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An issue was discovered in BACKCLICK Professional 5.9.63. Due to improper validation or sanitization of upload filenames, an externally reachable, unauthenticated update function permits writing files outside the intended target location. Achieving remote code execution is possible, e.g., by uploading an executable file.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-44006?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Backclick Backclick.
How do I fix CVE-2022-44006?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-44006 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-2022-44006 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-44006 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-v352-9jvg-8c8q.