CVE-2022-25299

Public Exploit
Arbitrary File Write

Description

This affects the package cesanta/mongoose before 7.6. The unsafe handling of file names during upload using mg_http_upload() method may enable attackers to write files to arbitrary locations outside the designated target folder.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.35%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory snyk.io
Affected: n/a cesanta/mongoose
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-UNMANAGED-CESANTAMONGOOSE-2404180 third party advisory exploit
https://github.com/cesanta/mongoose/commit/c65c8fdaaa257e0487ab0aaae9e8f6b439335945 third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-25299?
CVE-2022-25299 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-25299?
To fix CVE-2022-25299, 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-2022-25299 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2022-25299 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-2022-25299?
CVE-2022-25299 affects n/a cesanta/mongoose.
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