CVE-2018-12036: Path Traversal

Published Jun 7, 2018
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Updated

OWASP Dependency-Check before 3.2.0 allows attackers to write to arbitrary files via a crafted archive that holds directory traversal filenames.

Affected Software

1 affected component
OWASP Dependency-Check<3.2.0

Event History

Jun 7, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2018-12036?

CVE-2018-12036 is a vulnerability in OWASP Dependency-Check before version 3.2.0 that allows attackers to write to arbitrary files using a crafted archive with directory traversal filenames.

2

How can the OWASP Dependency-Check vulnerability be exploited?

The vulnerability can be exploited by using a crafted archive file with directory traversal filenames to write to arbitrary files.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2018-12036?

The severity of CVE-2018-12036 is high, with a severity value of 7.8.

4

How can I fix CVE-2018-12036 vulnerability in OWASP Dependency-Check?

To fix the vulnerability, upgrade to version 3.2.0 or later of OWASP Dependency-Check.

5

What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2018-12036?

The Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2018-12036 is 123 and 22.

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