Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in Apache IoTDB.
This issue affects Apache IoTDB: from 1.0.0 before 1.3.6, from 2.0.0 before 2.0.7.
Users are recommended to upgrade to version 1.3.6 and 2.0.7, which fixes the issue.
Security readout for executives and security teams
Apache IoTDB has a critical path traversal vulnerability that could let an unauthenticated network attacker access or alter files outside intended directories. Affected versions are 1.0.0 before 1.3.6 and 2.0.0 before 2.0.7. Apache recommends upgrading to fixed versions. Organizations running Apache IoTDB versions 1.0.0 through before 1.3.6, or 2.0.0 through before 2.0.7, are potentially exposed, especially where IoTDB services are network-reachable. Treat as urgent for any production Apache IoTDB use. The issue is critical, remotely reachable, and unauthenticated by scoring. Upgrade affected systems promptly, starting with exposed environments. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Apache IoTDB 1.x deployments to 1.3.6 or later.; Upgrade Apache IoTDB 2.x deployments to 2.0.7 or later.; Prioritize internet-facing or broadly reachable IoTDB instances..
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Version
2.0.3
Exploitation: noneAutomatable: yesTechnical Impact: total
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CWE-22 · source CWE mapping
Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.