CVE-2022-29804

Path traversal via Clean on Windows in path/filepath

Description

Incorrect conversion of certain invalid paths to valid, absolute paths in Clean in path/filepath before Go 1.17.11 and Go 1.18.3 on Windows allows potential directory traversal attack.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.08%
Affected: Go standard library path/filepath
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://go.dev/cl/401595
https://go.googlesource.com/go/+/9cd1818a7d019c02fa4898b3e45a323e35033290
https://go.dev/issue/52476
https://groups.google.com/g/golang-announce/c/TzIC9-t8Ytg/m/IWz5T6x7AAAJ
https://pkg.go.dev/vuln/GO-2022-0533

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-29804?
CVE-2022-29804 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-29804?
To fix CVE-2022-29804, 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-2022-29804 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-29804 is being actively exploited. 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-2022-29804?
CVE-2022-29804 affects Go standard library path/filepath.
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