CVE-2022-44635: apache software foundation apache fineract Path Traversal

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2022-44635 is a high (CVSS 8.8) Path Traversal vulnerability in apache software foundation apache fineract. EPSS estimates a 68.80% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 99.3% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 29-11-2022
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 25-04-2025
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

Apache Fineract allowed an authenticated user to perform remote code execution due to a path traversal vulnerability in a file upload component of Apache Fineract, allowing an attacker to run remote code. This issue affects Apache Fineract version 1.8.0 and prior versions. We recommend users to upgrade to 1.8.1.

• 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.