CVE-2022-4885: Path Traversal Vulnerability in jefferson
Summary
CVE-2022-4885: sviehb/jefferson vulnerable to path traversal. Affects jefferson versions < 0.4. Fixed in 0.4. How to fix ↓
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Background
jefferson is a PyPI package that provides a JFFS2 filesystem extraction tool. It is used to extract files from JFFS2 images. The package is vulnerable to a path traversal vulnerability in the src/scripts/jefferson file. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to manipulate the filesystem and traverse directories beyond the intended scope. The impact of this vulnerability can be significant, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data leakage, or remote code execution.
Vulnerability Detail
The path traversal vulnerability in jefferson arises from insufficient input validation in the affected code. By exploiting this vulnerability, an attacker can craft malicious requests that include directory traversal sequences, allowing them to access files or directories outside the intended scope. This can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information or the execution of arbitrary code. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 7.5, indicating a high severity level.
How To Fix
Minimum fixed version
0.4
This is the first release that contains the fix.
pip install --upgrade "jefferson==0.4"Tip — Not sure which version your app runs? Vulert can match this fix to it. Scan free →
Workaround
There is no known workaround for this vulnerability. It is essential to apply the fix by upgrading to version 0.4 to ensure the security of the jefferson package.
Conclusion
The path traversal vulnerability in jefferson can have severe consequences, including unauthorized access, data leakage, or remote code execution. It is crucial to upgrade to version 0.4 of the jefferson package to mitigate this vulnerability. For further support on vulnerability remediation, you can contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
The vulnerability allows remote attackers to traverse directories and access files outside the intended scope. This can lead to unauthorized access, data leakage, or remote code execution.
You can use the Vulert Playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability. It analyzes your Pipfile.lock and provides real-time alerts for open-source vulnerabilities.
Yes, upgrading to version 0.4 of the jefferson package fixes the path traversal vulnerability. Make sure to update the package using the package manager or by manually installing the latest version from the PyPI repository.
No, there are no known workarounds for this vulnerability. It is crucial to apply the fix by upgrading to version 0.4.
The CVSS score of this vulnerability is 7.5, indicating a high severity level.
