Path Traversal in Apache Uimaj
CVE-2022-32287
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.
Vulnerability class: Path Traversal (Directory Traversal)
EPSS: 0.016 (72.6th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N.
Affected products
- Apache Uimaj
- Apache Software Foundation Uima — versions Java SDK
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- security@apache.org (Mailing List, Vendor Advisory)
- security@apache.org (mailing-list, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-32287?
- CVE-2022-32287 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache Uimaj, classified under Path Traversal. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2022-11-03.
- How severe is CVE-2022-32287?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2022-32287 known to be exploited?
- 2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.