Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2016-0709?

Affected: Jetspeed (Apache); org.apache.portals.jetspeed-2:jetspeed (maven). The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2016-0709 being exploited in the wild?

It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.

Is CVE-2016-0709 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2016-0709?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2016-0709?

Fixed versions are available, including Jetspeed 2.3.0, org.apache.portals.jetspeed-2:jetspeed 2.3.1.

How urgently should CVE-2016-0709 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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CVE-2016-0709

HighPublic exploit

Path Traversal in Apache Jetspeed

Published May 17, 2022 · Updated Aug 5, 2024 · Also known as GHSA-w47p-5q88-hj5g

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2016-0709 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.2 v3.1) affecting Jetspeed (Apache), org.apache.portals.jetspeed-2:jetspeed (maven).
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 77% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Fixed versions are available, including Jetspeed 2.3.0, org.apache.portals.jetspeed-2:jetspeed 2.3.1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

CVSS v3.1

7.2

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

77%

Higher than 99.5% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

No known

Not in a known-exploited catalog

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the Import/Export function in the Portal Site Manager in Apache Jetspeed before 2.3.1 allows remote authenticated administrators to write to arbitrary files, and consequently execute arbitrary code, via a .. (dot dot) in a ZIP archive entry, as demonstrated by "../../webapps/x.jsp."

Affected Products

2 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
JetspeedApache	See advisory	2.3.0
org.apache.portals.jetspeed-2:jetspeedmaven	See advisory	2.3.1

Patched Releases

Jetspeed

2.3.0

org.apache.portals.jetspeed-2:jetspeed

2.3.1

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
May 17, 2022
Last updated
Aug 5, 2024

Weakness Type

CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')

References

advisoryGHSA advisory
advisoryhttps://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-0709
advisory39643
exploitMSF apache_jetspeed_file_upload.rb
exploitExploitDB-39643

6 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

Common Questions.

Directory traversal vulnerability in the Import/Export function in the Portal Site Manager in Apache Jetspeed before 2.3.1 allows remote authenticated administrators to write to arbitrary files, and consequently execute arbitrary code, via a ..
Affected: Jetspeed (Apache); org.apache.portals.jetspeed-2:jetspeed (maven). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Jetspeed 2.3.0, org.apache.portals.jetspeed-2:jetspeed 2.3.1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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