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CVE-2022-36943

HIGHCVSS 8.1/10EPSS 0.80%

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CVE-2022-36943 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. SSZipArchive versions 2.5.3 and older contain an arbitrary file write vulnerability due to lack of sanitization on paths which are symlinks. SSZipArchive will overwrite files on the filesystem when opening a malicious ZIP containing a symlink as the first item.. EPSS estimates a 0.80% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

SSZipArchive versions 2.5.3 and older contain an arbitrary file write vulnerability due to lack of sanitization on paths which are symlinks. SSZipArchive will overwrite files on the filesystem when opening a malicious ZIP containing a symlink as the first item.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
8.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability
0.80%

52.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Ziparchive ProjectZiparchive<= 2.5.3

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-36943?
SSZipArchive versions 2.5.3 and older contain an arbitrary file write vulnerability due to lack of sanitization on paths which are symlinks. SSZipArchive will overwrite files on the filesystem when opening a malicious ZIP containing a symlink as the first item.
How severe is CVE-2022-36943?
CVE-2022-36943 has a CVSS score of 8.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.80% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-36943?
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