CVE-2022-4402 RainyGao DocSys ZIP File Decompression path traversal

Medium 4.7 Published Updated

Remote attackers can exploit a path traversal vulnerability in the ZIP decompression handler to read or modify arbitrary files on the server.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
An administrator
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2022-4402?

CVE-2022-4402 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in RainyGao DocSys, published on 11 Dec 2022. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in RainyGao DocSys 2.02.37. This affects an unknown part of the component ZIP File Decompression Handler. The manipulation leads to path traversal: '../filedir'. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-215271.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-4402?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Docsys Project Docsys.

How do I fix CVE-2022-4402?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-4402 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-2022-4402 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-4402 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-6x8q-mcvj-v6v9.

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