CVE-2022-23793

Public Exploit
[20220301] - Core - Zip Slip within the Tar extractor

Description

An issue was discovered in Joomla! 3.0.0 through 3.10.6 & 4.0.0 through 4.1.0. Extracting an specifilcy crafted tar package could write files outside of the intended path.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.02%
Vendor Advisory joomla.org
Affected: Joomla! Project Joomla! CMS
Affected: Joomla! Project joomla/archive
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://developer.joomla.org/security-centre/870-20220301-core-zip-slip-within-the-tar-extractor.html vendor advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/166546/Joomla-4.1.0-Zip-Slip-File-Overwrite-Path-Traversal.html third party advisory vdb entry exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-23793?
CVE-2022-23793 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-23793?
To fix CVE-2022-23793, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2022-23793 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2022-23793 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-23793?
CVE-2022-23793 affects Joomla! Project Joomla! CMS, Joomla! Project joomla/archive.
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