How does CVE-2022-32287 work?

CVE-2022-32287 allows an attacker to create files outside the designated target directory by exploiting a relative path traversal vulnerability in the FileUtil class.

Which versions of Apache UIMA are affected by CVE-2022-32287?

Apache UIMA version 3.3.0 and prior versions are affected by CVE-2022-32287.

What is the severity of CVE-2022-32287?

CVE-2022-32287 has a severity rating of 7.5 (high).

How can I fix CVE-2022-32287?

To fix CVE-2022-32287, it is recommended to upgrade to a version of Apache UIMA that is not affected by this vulnerability.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2022-32287

high

7.5

CWE

3/11/2022

3/8/2024

CVE-2022-32287: Apache UIMA prior to 3.3.1 has a path traversal vulnerability when extracting (PEAR) archives

Q: What is CVE-2022-32287?

CVE-2022-32287 is a relative path traversal vulnerability in a FileUtil class used by the PEAR management component of Apache UIMA.

First published: Thu Nov 03 2022(Updated: )

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.

Credit: security@apache.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Apache uimaj	<=3.3.0

Never miss a vulnerability like this again

Reference Links

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-32287?
CVE-2022-32287 is a relative path traversal vulnerability in a FileUtil class used by the PEAR management component of Apache UIMA.
How does CVE-2022-32287 work?
CVE-2022-32287 allows an attacker to create files outside the designated target directory by exploiting a relative path traversal vulnerability in the FileUtil class.
Which versions of Apache UIMA are affected by CVE-2022-32287?
Apache UIMA version 3.3.0 and prior versions are affected by CVE-2022-32287.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-32287?
CVE-2022-32287 has a severity rating of 7.5 (high).
How can I fix CVE-2022-32287?
To fix CVE-2022-32287, it is recommended to upgrade to a version of Apache UIMA that is not affected by this vulnerability.

collector/nvd-index
agent/references
agent/type
agent/softwarecombine
collector/mitre-cve
source/MITRE
agent/title
agent/severity
agent/last-modified-date
agent/author
agent/weakness
agent/event
agent/first-publish-date
agent/tags
agent/description
vendor/apache
canonical/apache uimaj
version/apache uimaj/3.3.0

Company

Resources

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co

By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.