CVE-2022-45133
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-08-22
Last updated on: 2025-09-05
Assigner: MITRE
Description
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Meta Information
Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| mahara | mahara | From 21.10.0 (inc) to 21.10.6 (exc) |
| mahara | mahara | From 22.04.0 (inc) to 22.04.4 (exc) |
| mahara | mahara | From 22.10.0 (inc) to 22.10.1 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-26 | The product uses external input to construct a pathname that should be within a restricted directory, but it does not properly neutralize "/dir/../filename" sequences that can resolve to a location that is outside of that directory. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability in Mahara versions before 21.10.6, 22.04.4, and 22.10.1 allows unsafe font uploads for skins. Specifically, a specially crafted XML file can be used to traverse the server's file system, potentially giving access to secure files or enabling code execution based on the payload within the XML.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can impact you by allowing an attacker to access secure files on the server or execute arbitrary code. This could lead to unauthorized data disclosure, system compromise, or further exploitation of the affected server.