Vulnerabilities in pkg:maven/org.apache.uima/uimaj-core

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-xgqr-5wqw-9fpv
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-32287 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.5) path traversal vulnerability (CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')) affecting Uimaj core libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves apache uima path traversal vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 3.3.1.

2 Known Advisory Record(s)
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pkg:maven/org.apache.uima/uimaj-core

2 Known Advisory Record(s)

Vulnerability advisories affecting package pkg:maven/org.apache.uima/uimaj-core. Select an advisory below to view technical details or fixes.

Advisory ID CVE / NVD Severity Summary
GHSA-xgqr-5wqw-9fpv CVE-2022-32287 HIGH Apache UIMA Path Traversal vulnerability
GHSA-wp2f-hrg2-3r5m CVE-2017-15691 MODERATE Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference in Apache uimaj

CVE-2022-32287 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-32287
GHSA Identifier GHSA-xgqr-5wqw-9fpv
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.5
CWE Classification CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
Affected Product Uimaj core
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.5

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality None (C:N)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2022-32287

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Uimaj core dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

org.apache.uima:uimaj-core fixed: 3.3.1 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.uima</groupId>
    <artifactId>uimaj-core</artifactId>
    <version>3.3.1</version>
</dependency>
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.uima

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2022-32287, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.uima

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Uimaj core in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 3.3.1), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.uima command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal'), where the product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory. In Uimaj core, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

A relative path traversal vulnerability in a FileUtil class used by the PEAR management component of Apache UIMA allows an attacker to create files outside the designated target directory using carefully crafted ZIP entry names. This issue affects Apache UIMA Apache UIMA version 3.3.0 and prior versions. Note that PEAR files should never be installed into an UIMA installation from untrusted sources because PEAR archives are executable plugins that will be able to perform any actions with the same privileges as the host Java Virtual Machine.

CVE-2022-32287 Affected Uimaj core Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
3.3.1
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.apache.uima:uimaj-core
maven/org.apache.uima/uimaj-core
Maven
< 3.3.1
3.3.1

References

NVD — CVE-2022-32287 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-32287
lists.apache.org/thread/57vk0d79j94d... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread/57vk0d79j94d0lk0vol8xn935yv1shdd
Uimaj core Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/11/03/4

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-32287?
CVE-2022-32287 is a security vulnerability in Uimaj core involving Apache UIMA Path Traversal vulnerability under CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal').
Which Uimaj core versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 3.3.1 across affected packages: org.apache.uima:uimaj-core.
What version fixes CVE-2022-32287?
Upgrading to 3.3.1 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is uimaj-core affected?
Yes, org.apache.uima:uimaj-core is affected in releases prior to 3.3.1. Upgrade your dependency to 3.3.1 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-32287?
CVE-2022-32287 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-32287?
CVE-2022-32287 is classified under CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') (The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2022-32287?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.uima'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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