CVE-2022-4244 (High) detected in plexus-utils-1.2.jar

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CVE-2022-4244 - High Severity Vulnerability

Vulnerable Library - plexus-utils-1.2.jar

Path to dependency file: /geotools/build/maven/jar-collector/pom.xml

Path to vulnerable library: /2/repository/org/codehaus/plexus/plexus-utils/1.2/plexus-utils-1.2.jar,/2/repository/org/codehaus/plexus/plexus-utils/1.2/plexus-utils-1.2.jar,/2/repository/org/codehaus/plexus/plexus-utils/1.2/plexus-utils-1.2.jar

Dependency Hierarchy:

• ❌ plexus-utils-1.2.jar (Vulnerable Library)

Found in base branch: master

Vulnerability Details

A flaw was found in codeplex-codehaus. A directory traversal attack (also known as path traversal) aims to access files and directories stored outside the intended folder. By manipulating files with "dot-dot-slash (../)" sequences and their variations or by using absolute file paths, it may be possible to access arbitrary files and directories stored on the file system, including application source code, configuration, and other critical system files.

Publish Date: 2023-09-25

URL: CVE-2022-4244

CVSS 3 Score Details (7.5)

Base Score Metrics:

• Exploitability Metrics:
  • Attack Vector: Network
  • Attack Complexity: Low
  • Privileges Required: None
  • User Interaction: None
  • Scope: Unchanged
• Impact Metrics:
  • Confidentiality Impact: High
  • Integrity Impact: None
  • Availability Impact: None

For more information on CVSS3 Scores, click here.

Suggested Fix

Type: Upgrade version

Release Date: 2023-09-25

Fix Resolution: 3.0.24

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