CVE-2022-4643

docconv pdf_ocr.go ConvertPDFImages os command injection

Description

A vulnerability was found in docconv up to 1.2.0. It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects the function ConvertPDFImages of the file pdf_ocr.go. The manipulation of the argument path leads to os command injection. The attack can be initiated remotely. Upgrading to version 1.2.1 is able to address this issue. The name of the patch is b19021ade3d0b71c89d35cb00eb9e589a121faa5. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. VDB-216502 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.

Category

6.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.37%
Vendor Advisory github.com
Affected: n/a docconv
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://vuldb.com/?id.216502 third party advisory vdb entry technical description
https://github.com/sajari/docconv/pull/110 patch related third party advisory
https://github.com/sajari/docconv/commit/b19021ade3d0b71c89d35cb00eb9e589a121faa5 patch mitigation third party advisory
https://github.com/sajari/docconv/releases/tag/v1.2.1 patch vendor advisory mitigation release notes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-4643?
CVE-2022-4643 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-4643?
To fix CVE-2022-4643, 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-2022-4643 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-4643 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-2022-4643?
CVE-2022-4643 affects n/a docconv.
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