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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2022-31506
CVE-2022-31506:
Python vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
The CVE-2022-31506 affects the cmusatyalab/opendiamond repository through version 10.1.1 on GitHub. The vulnerability is a path traversal issue that occurs because the Flask send_file function is used unsafely (NVD, CISA).
Technical details
The vulnerability stems from improper implementation of the Flask send_file function, which could allow absolute path traversal. The issue was fixed by replacing the unsafe path joining operations with the secure werkzeug.security.safe_join function. The CVSS score for this vulnerability is 6.4, indicating a medium severity level (CISA, GitHub Commit).
Impact
The path traversal vulnerability could allow attackers to access files outside of the intended directory structure, potentially exposing sensitive system files or information (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
The issue has been fixed in the codebase by implementing proper path validation using werkzeug.security.safe_join instead of os.path.join. Users should update to a version that includes the security fix (GitHub Commit).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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