What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-20227?

CVE-2018-20227 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 1.8%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2018-20227?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2018-20227. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 1.8%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2018-20227?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2018-20227. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Rdf4J CVE-2018-20227

HIGH

Path Traversal (CWE-22)

2018-12-19 cve@mitre.org

Path Traversal Rdf4J

7.5

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.5 HIGH

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

High

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Dec 19, 2018 - 11:29 nvd

HIGH 7.5

DescriptionNVD

RDF4J 2.4.2 allows Directory Traversal via ../ in an entry in a ZIP archive.

AnalysisAI

RDF4J 2.4.2 allows Directory Traversal via ../ in an entry in a ZIP archive. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Path Traversal (CWE-22), which allows attackers to access files and directories outside the intended path. RDF4J 2.4.2 allows Directory Traversal via ../ in an entry in a ZIP archive. Affected products include: Eclipse Rdf4J.

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.