CVE-2020-35460
CVE-2020-35460 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mpxj with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
- CVSS v2: 5.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (75th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Mpxj
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
common/InputStreamHelper.java in Packwood MPXJ before 8.3.5 allows directory traversal in the zip stream handler flow, leading to the writing of files to arbitrary locations.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-35460?
- common/InputStreamHelper.java in Packwood MPXJ before 8.3.5 allows directory traversal in the zip stream handler flow, leading to the writing of files to arbitrary locations.
- How severe is CVE-2020-35460?
- CVE-2020-35460 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2020-35460 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-35460?
- CVE-2020-35460 primarily affects Mpxj. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-35460?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2020-35460 published?
- CVE-2020-35460 was published on 2020-12-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www.mpxj.org/changes-report.html#a8.3.5
- https://github.com/joniles/mpxj/commit/8eaf4225048ea5ba7e59ef4556dab2098fcc4a1d
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujan2021.html
Affected products (7)
- cpe:2.3:a:mpxj:mpxj:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:oracle:primavera_unifier:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:oracle:primavera_unifier:16.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:oracle:primavera_unifier:16.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:oracle:primavera_unifier:18.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:oracle:primavera_unifier:19.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:oracle:primavera_unifier:21.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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