CVE-2018-17297

Name: CVE-2018-17297
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-09-21T07:29:00.787+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.67%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-17297 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The unzip function in ZipUtil.java in Hutool before 4.1.12 allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via directory traversal sequences in a filename within a ZIP archive.. EPSS estimates a 2.67% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The unzip function in ZipUtil.java in Hutool before 4.1.12 allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via directory traversal sequences in a filename within a ZIP archive.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.67%

83.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Hutool	Hutool	< 4.1.12

References

https://github.com/looly/hutool/issues/162Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/looly/hutool/issues/162Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 21, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-17297?

The unzip function in ZipUtil.java in Hutool before 4.1.12 allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via directory traversal sequences in a filename within a ZIP archive.

How severe is CVE-2018-17297?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-17297 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.67% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-17297?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST