CVE-2022-28814CWE-23

Path traversal in Carlo Gavazzi UWP 3.0 could lead to full device access

Critical · published September 28, 2022

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
70.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 A sneaky relative path traversal in Carlo Gavazzi's UWP3.0 and CPY Car Park Server lets attackers rummage through your files like it’s a garage sale! Think of it like a delivery driver who can peek inside any house just by following a map with a few wrong turns—once they know the addresses, they can access anything inside without breaking a sweat. With this vulnerability, an attacker could potentially read any file on the device, leading to unauthorized access to sensitive data. It’s a full-on breach of control, meaning they could manipulate or compromise critical systems. This could be absolutely devastating for security and privacy!

Put simply

Think of it like a delivery driver who can peek inside any house just by following a map with a few wrong turns—once they know the addresses, they can access anything inside without breaking a sweat. CVE-2022-28814 allows attackers to exploit a relative path traversal flaw, enabling them to access arbitrary files on the server by crafting malicious requests that the system unwittingly trusts.

What to do

With this vulnerability, an attacker could potentially read any file on the device, leading to unauthorized access to sensitive data. It’s a full-on breach of control, meaning they could manipulate or compromise critical systems. This could be absolutely devastating for security and privacy! To safeguard your systems, update Carlo Gavazzi UWP3.0 and CPY Car Park Server to the latest patched versions immediately. Ensure that your configurations do not allow path traversal and audit your file permissions to prevent unauthorized access. Act fast—time is of the essence! You've got this! With the right patch and steps, you'll keep your systems secure and your data safe! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01318 · 70.6th percentile
Weakness
CWE-23 · Relative Path Traversal
Published
2022-09-28T13:45Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 28 SEP 13:45Z
    Path traversal in Carlo Gavazzi UWP 3.0 could lead to full device access
    cvelistv5