CVE-2022-4583 jLEMS JUtil.java unpackJar path traversal
A path traversal vulnerability in jLEMS allows remote attackers to read or modify arbitrary files via the unpackJar function.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2022-4583?
CVE-2022-4583 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in unspecified jLEMS, published on 17 Dec 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
A vulnerability was found in jLEMS. It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function unpackJar of the file src/main/java/org/lemsml/jlems/io/util/JUtil.java. The manipulation leads to path traversal. The attack can be launched remotely. The name of the patch is 8c224637d7d561076364a9e3c2c375daeaf463dc. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue. The identifier VDB-216169 was assigned to this vulnerability.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-4583?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Neuroml Jlems.
How do I fix CVE-2022-4583?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-4583 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-2022-4583 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-4583 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-vwgc-p6h9-jq52.