CVE-2022-35919
LowPublic exploitIn affected versions all 'admin' users authorized for admin:ServerUpdate can selectively trigger an error that in response, returns the content of the path requested.
Published Aug 1, 2022 · Updated Oct 8, 2026 · Also known as BIT-minio-2022-35919, GHSA-gr9v-6pcm-rqvg
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2022-35919 is a low-severity vulnerability (CVSS 2.7 v3.1) affecting Minio.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 51% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Minio 2022.07.29, Minio 2022-07-29t19-40-48z.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v3.1
2.7
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
51%
Higher than 98.9% 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
MinIO is a High Performance Object Storage released under GNU Affero General Public License v3.0. In affected versions all 'admin' users authorized for admin:ServerUpdate can selectively trigger an error that in response, returns the content of the path requested. Any normal OS system would allow access to contents at any arbitrary paths that are readable by MinIO process. Users are advised to upgrade. Users unable to upgrade may disable ServerUpdate API by denying the admin:ServerUpdate action for your admin users via IAM policies.
Affected Products
12 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| MinioMinio | >= < RELEASE.2022-07-29T19-40-48Z | 2022-07-29t19-40-48z |
Patched Releases
Minio
2022.07.29, 2022-07-29t19-40-48z
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Aug 1, 2022
Last updated
Oct 8, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
References
- advisoryhttps://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/tree/main/cves/2022/35xxx/CVE-2022-35919.json
- patchhttps://github.com/minio/minio/commit/bc72e4226e669d98c8e0f3eccc9297be9251c692
- patchhttps://github.com/minio/minio/pull/15429
- patchhttps://github.com/minio/minio/security/advisories/GHSA-gr9v-6pcm-rqvg
- exploitExploitDB-51734
FAQ
Common Questions.
MinIO is a High Performance Object Storage released under GNU Affero General Public License v3.0.
Affected: Minio versions >= < RELEASE.2022-07-29T19-40-48Z. 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 Minio 2022.07.29, Minio 2022-07-29t19-40-48z.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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