CVE-2023-22899: Medium severity zip4j vulnerability

Published Jan 10, 2023
·
Updated

Zip4j through 2.11.2, as used in Threema and other products, does not always check the MAC when decrypting a ZIP archive.

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/zip4j<2.11.3
2.11.3
Zip4j Project Zip4j<=2.11.2

Event History

Jan 10, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Free Weekly Intel

Don't miss critical vulnerabilities

Join thousands of security professionals who receive our weekly digest of trending CVEs, zero-days, and exploited vulnerabilities.

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-22899?

CVE-2023-22899 is a vulnerability in the Zip4j library, version 2.11.2 and earlier, which is used in Threema and other products. It allows an attacker to bypass MAC checks when decrypting a ZIP archive.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-22899?

CVE-2023-22899 has a severity rating of medium and a CVSS score of 5.9.

3

How does CVE-2023-22899 affect Zip4j and other products?

CVE-2023-22899 affects Zip4j version 2.11.2 and earlier, and any products that use this vulnerable version of Zip4j are also affected.

4

How can I fix CVE-2023-22899?

To fix CVE-2023-22899, you need to update Zip4j to version 2.11.3 or later.

5

What is the CWE category of CVE-2023-22899?

CVE-2023-22899 belongs to the CWE category 346: Origin Validation Error.

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.
© 2026 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203