CVE-2018-17297
CVE-2018-17297 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hutool with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v2: 6.4
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Hutool
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The unzip function in ZipUtil.java in Hutool before 4.1.12 allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via directory traversal sequences in a filename within a ZIP archive.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-17297?
- The unzip function in ZipUtil.java in Hutool before 4.1.12 allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via directory traversal sequences in a filename within a ZIP archive.
- How severe is CVE-2018-17297?
- CVE-2018-17297 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2018-17297 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-17297?
- CVE-2018-17297 affects Hutool. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-17297?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2018-17297 published?
- CVE-2018-17297 was published on 2018-09-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:hutool:hutool:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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