CVE-2018-12036

Name: CVE-2018-12036
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-06-07T18:29:00.207+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.71%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-12036 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. OWASP Dependency-Check before 3.2.0 allows attackers to write to arbitrary files via a crafted archive that holds directory traversal filenames.. EPSS estimates a 1.71% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

OWASP Dependency-Check before 3.2.0 allows attackers to write to arbitrary files via a crafted archive that holds directory traversal filenames.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.71%

74.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Owasp	Dependency-Check	< 3.2.0

References

https://github.com/jeremylong/DependencyCheck/blob/master/RELEASE_NOTES.md#version-320-2018-05-21Release Notes
https://github.com/snyk/zip-slip-vulnerabilityExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/jeremylong/DependencyCheck/blob/master/RELEASE_NOTES.md#version-320-2018-05-21Release Notes
https://github.com/snyk/zip-slip-vulnerabilityExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 7, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-12036?

OWASP Dependency-Check before 3.2.0 allows attackers to write to arbitrary files via a crafted archive that holds directory traversal filenames.

How severe is CVE-2018-12036?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-12036 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.71% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-12036?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2018-12036?

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Source: NVD / NIST