CVE-2022-36943
CVE-2022-36943 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ziparchive Project Ziparchive with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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-59.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-59
- Affected product: Ziparchive Project Ziparchive
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
SSZipArchive versions 2.5.3 and older contain an arbitrary file write vulnerability due to lack of sanitization on paths which are symlinks. SSZipArchive will overwrite files on the filesystem when opening a malicious ZIP containing a symlink as the first item.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-36943?
- SSZipArchive versions 2.5.3 and older contain an arbitrary file write vulnerability due to lack of sanitization on paths which are symlinks. SSZipArchive will overwrite files on the filesystem when opening a malicious ZIP containing a symlink as the first item.
- How severe is CVE-2022-36943?
- CVE-2022-36943 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2022-36943 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-36943?
- CVE-2022-36943 affects Ziparchive Project Ziparchive. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-36943?
- 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-2022-36943 published?
- CVE-2022-36943 was published on 2023-01-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:ziparchive_project:ziparchive:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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