CVE-2022-48253 Path traversal in n/a
An attacker can execute arbitrary commands on the remote server via path traversal when the homedirs option is enabled.
- 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-2022-48253?
CVE-2022-48253 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 11 Jan 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
nhttpd in Nostromo before 2.1 is vulnerable to a path traversal that may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the remote server. The vulnerability occurs when the homedirs option is used.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-48253?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Nazgul Nostromo.
How do I fix CVE-2022-48253?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-48253 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-2022-48253 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-48253 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gg3r-g8xg-rm82.