CVE-2022-31571 — CRITICAL (9.3)

Q: What is CVE-2022-31571?

CVE-2022-31571 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (CRITICAL). The akashtalole/python-flask-restful-api repository through 2019-09-16 on GitHub allows absolute path traversal because the Flask send_file function is used unsafely.

Q: How severe is CVE-2022-31571?

CVE-2022-31571 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2022-31571?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Python-Flask-Restful-Api Project Python-Flask-Restful-Api.

Vulnerability Description

The akashtalole/python-flask-restful-api repository through 2019-09-16 on GitHub allows absolute path traversal because the Flask send_file function is used unsafely.

CVSS Score

9.3

CRITICAL

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

LOW

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Python-Flask-Restful-Api Project	Python-Flask-Restful-Api	<= 2019-09-16

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-22

References

https://github.com/github/securitylab/issues/669#issuecomment-1117265726ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/github/securitylab/issues/669#issuecomment-1117265726ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2022-31571?

CVE-2022-31571 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (CRITICAL). The akashtalole/python-flask-restful-api repository through 2019-09-16 on GitHub allows absolute path traversal because the Flask send_file function is used unsafely.

How severe is CVE-2022-31571?

CVE-2022-31571 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2022-31571?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Python-Flask-Restful-Api Project Python-Flask-Restful-Api.