CVE-2019-0226: apache karaf Path Traversal

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2019-0226 is a medium (CVSS 5.5) Path Traversal vulnerability in apache karaf. EPSS estimates a 1.80% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 78.1% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 09-05-2019
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 04-08-2024
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

Apache Karaf Config service provides a install method (via service or MBean) that could be used to travel in any directory and overwrite existing file. The vulnerability is low if the Karaf process user has limited permission on the filesystem. Any Apache Karaf version before 4.2.5 is impacted. User should upgrade to Apache Karaf 4.2.5 or later.

• CWE-22Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.