CVE-2022-32287

Apache UIMA prior to 3.3.1 has a path traversal vulnerability when extracting (PEAR) archives

Description

A relative path traversal vulnerability in a FileUtil class used by the PEAR management component of Apache UIMA allows an attacker to create files outside the designated target directory using carefully crafted ZIP entry names. This issue affects Apache UIMA Apache UIMA version 3.3.0 and prior versions. Note that PEAR files should never be installed into an UIMA installation from untrusted sources because PEAR archives are executable plugins that will be able to perform any actions with the same privileges as the host Java Virtual Machine.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.21%
Vendor Advisory apache.org
Affected: Apache Software Foundation Apache UIMA
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://lists.apache.org/thread/57vk0d79j94d0lk0vol8xn935yv1shdd vendor advisory mailing list
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/11/03/4 third party advisory mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-32287?
CVE-2022-32287 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-32287?
To fix CVE-2022-32287, 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-2022-32287 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-32287 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-2022-32287?
CVE-2022-32287 affects Apache Software Foundation Apache UIMA.
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