CVE-2022-45269 Path traversal in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Attackers can read arbitrary files via directory traversal in Linx Sphere, potentially exposing 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-2022-45269?

CVE-2022-45269 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Dec 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A directory traversal vulnerability in the component SCS.Web.Server.SPI/1.0 of Linx Sphere LINX 7.35.ST15 allows attackers to read arbitrary files.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-45269?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Gmaolinx Linx Sphere.

How do I fix CVE-2022-45269?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-45269 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-2022-45269 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-45269 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Nuclei template.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-v4v6-4j9w-2v9j.

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