What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-1002208?

CVE-2018-1002208 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 8.9%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2018-1002208?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2018-1002208. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 8.9%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2018-1002208?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2018-1002208. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Sharpziplib CVE-2018-1002208

MEDIUM

Path Traversal (CWE-22)

2018-07-25 report@snyk.io

Path Traversal Sharpziplib

5.5

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

5.5 MEDIUM

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

High

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Jul 25, 2018 - 17:29 nvd

MEDIUM 5.5

DescriptionNVD

SharpZipLib before 1.0 RC1 is vulnerable to directory traversal, allowing attackers to write to arbitrary files via a ../ (dot dot slash) in a Zip archive entry that is mishandled during extraction. This vulnerability is also known as 'Zip-Slip'.

AnalysisAI

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Path Traversal (CWE-22), which allows attackers to access files and directories outside the intended path. SharpZipLib before 1.0 RC1 is vulnerable to directory traversal, allowing attackers to write to arbitrary files via a ../ (dot dot slash) in a Zip archive entry that is mishandled during extraction. This vulnerability is also known as 'Zip-Slip'. Affected products include: Sharpziplib Project Sharpziplib. Version information: before 1.0.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Validate and canonicalize file paths. Use chroot or sandboxing. Reject input containing path separators or '../' sequences.