CVE-2023-50255CWE-22CWE-23CWE-26

Zip Path Traversal in Deepin-Compressor

Critical · published December 27, 2023

CVSS v3.1
9.3
EPSS
1%
Percentile
64.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A path traversal vulnerability in Deepin-Compressor can let attackers execute commands on your system just by opening a crafted archive! 🔥 Think of it like a delivery service that mistakenly delivers a package marked 'Confidential' without checking its contents, allowing anyone to access sensitive information inside. That's exactly what could happen when malicious archives are opened! This vulnerability could lead to absolutely devastating situations where an attacker gains complete control over your system. They could execute any command they want, wreaking havoc on your data and privacy. It's like giving intruders the keys to your digital fortress!

Put simply

Think of it like a delivery service that mistakenly delivers a package marked 'Confidential' without checking its contents, allowing anyone to access sensitive information inside. That's exactly what could happen when malicious archives are opened! This path traversal flaw allows attackers to manipulate file paths in the archive, leading to Remote Command Execution as the system processes the archive's content without proper validation.

What to do

This vulnerability could lead to absolutely devastating situations where an attacker gains complete control over your system. They could execute any command they want, wreaking havoc on your data and privacy. It's like giving intruders the keys to your digital fortress! Update Deepin-Compressor to version 5.12.21 immediately to patch this vulnerability. Ensure that all users are informed about the importance of this update, as there are no known workarounds. Regular audits of software can help prevent similar issues in the future! You’ve got this! Stay proactive with your updates, and you’ll keep your system secure! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.3 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01054 · 64.1th percentile
Weaknesses
CWE-22 · Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal'); CWE-23 · Relative Path Traversal; CWE-26 · Path Traversal: '/dir/../filename'
Published
2023-12-27T16:16Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 27 DEC 16:16Z
    Zip Path Traversal in Deepin-Compressor
    cvelistv5