Codehaus-plexus: directory traversal

CVE-2022-4244

What is CVE-2022-4244?

A directory traversal vulnerability exists within the Codeplex-Codehaus product, enabling attackers to exploit the flaw by using sequences such as 'dot-dot-slash (../)' or absolute file paths. This could allow unauthorized access to sensitive files and directories beyond the designated folder structure. Exploitation of this vulnerability can potentially expose critical resources, including application source code, configuration files, and other sensitive system files, posing significant risks to system security and integrity.

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