CVE-2022-39345CWE-22CWE-23

Gin-vue-admin arbitrary file upload vulnerability caused by path traversal

Critical · published October 25, 2022

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
2%
Percentile
77.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A sneaky path traversal vulnerability in Gin-vue-admin could let attackers upload malicious files, all thanks to a misconfigured access control! 🔥 Think of it like a backstage pass that lets a concert-goer wander into restricted areas of a venue, uploading junk files anywhere they please. What should be a tightly controlled space suddenly turns into a free-for-all! This vulnerability could allow attackers to upload dangerous files to the server, leading to potential unauthorized access or malicious code execution. Imagine malicious scripts running wild — they could steal sensitive data, compromise your system, or even take it down entirely. It's absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it like a backstage pass that lets a concert-goer wander into restricted areas of a venue, uploading junk files anywhere they please. What should be a tightly controlled space suddenly turns into a free-for-all! The path traversal flaw in Gin-vue-admin prior to version 2.5.4 allows users to bypass restrictions and upload files to unintended directories, exposing your system to significant risk.

What to do

This vulnerability could allow attackers to upload dangerous files to the server, leading to potential unauthorized access or malicious code execution. Imagine malicious scripts running wild — they could steal sensitive data, compromise your system, or even take it down entirely. It's absolutely devastating! Upgrade Gin-vue-admin to version 2.5.4 immediately to patch this vulnerability. Ensure that all file upload components are properly configured and restrict access to sensitive directories. Don't wait — secure your application today! You've got this! With the right steps, you can lock this down and keep your system 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
0.01730 · 77.4th percentile
Weaknesses
CWE-22 · Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal'); CWE-23 · Relative Path Traversal
Published
2022-10-25T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 25 OCT 00:00Z
    Gin-vue-admin arbitrary file upload vulnerability caused by path traversal
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