CVE-2022-25371

Unauth Path Traversal with file corruption affecting the Birt plugin of Apache OFBiz

Description

Apache OFBiz uses the Birt project plugin (https://eclipse.github.io/birt-website/) to create data visualizations and reports. By leveraging a bug in Birt (https://bugs.eclipse.org/bugs/show_bug.cgi?id=538142) it is possible to perform a remote code execution (RCE) attack in Apache OFBiz, release 18.12.05 and earlier.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 2.22% Top 20%
Vendor Advisory apache.org
Affected: Apache Software Foundation Apache OFBiz
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://lists.apache.org/thread/bvp3sczqq863lxr1wh7wjvdtjbkcwspq mailing list patch vendor advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/09/02/7 mailing list third party advisory patch
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/09/03/1 mailing list third party advisory patch
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/09/08/2 third party advisory mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-25371?
CVE-2022-25371 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-25371?
To fix CVE-2022-25371, 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-2022-25371 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2022-25371 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-25371?
CVE-2022-25371 affects Apache Software Foundation Apache OFBiz.
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