CVE-2022-45290 Path traversal in n/a

Critical 9.1 Published Updated

An arbitrary file deletion vulnerability in Kbase Doc allows attackers to delete files via the IndexController component.

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-2022-45290?

CVE-2022-45290 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 9 Dec 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Kbase Doc v1.0 was discovered to contain an arbitrary file deletion vulnerability via the component /web/IndexController.java.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-45290?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Kbase Doc Project Kbase Doc.

How do I fix CVE-2022-45290?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-45290 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-2022-45290 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-45290 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-mxh9-fhfx-h2jh.

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