CVE-2022-37865 in MySQL Enterprise Monitor
Summary
by MITRE • 11/07/2022
With Apache Ivy 2.4.0 an optional packaging attribute has been introduced that allows artifacts to be unpacked on the fly if they used pack200 or zip packaging. For artifacts using the "zip", "jar" or "war" packaging Ivy prior to 2.5.1 doesn't verify the target path when extracting the archive. An archive containing absolute paths or paths that try to traverse "upwards" using ".." sequences can then write files to any location on the local fie system that the user executing Ivy has write access to. Ivy users of version 2.4.0 to 2.5.0 should upgrade to Ivy 2.5.1.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 05/03/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2022-37865 represents a critical directory traversal flaw in Apache Ivy versions 2.4.0 through 2.5.0, specifically impacting the artifact extraction process for zip-based packaging formats. This issue stems from the introduction of optional packaging attributes in Ivy 2.4.0 that enable on-the-fly unpacking of artifacts using pack200 or zip packaging methods. The flaw manifests when Ivy processes archives containing "zip", "jar", or "war" packaging types, where the software fails to properly validate or sanitize the target paths during extraction operations. The vulnerability is categorized under CWE-22 as a directory traversal attack, which occurs when an application allows access to files or directories outside of its intended scope through manipulation of input paths.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability exploits the lack of path validation during archive extraction processes. When Ivy encounters a zip, jar, or war archive containing absolute paths or relative paths that attempt to traverse upward using ".." sequences, it fails to sanitize these paths before writing files to the local filesystem. This oversight allows maliciously crafted archives to write files to arbitrary locations accessible by the user executing the Ivy process. The vulnerability specifically affects systems where the executing user possesses write permissions to the target directories, potentially enabling attackers to overwrite critical system files, inject malicious code, or establish persistent access points. The flaw operates at the filesystem level, making it particularly dangerous as it can bypass traditional application-level security controls and directly impact the underlying operating system.
The operational impact of CVE-2022-37865 extends beyond simple file overwrites, as it can enable attackers to compromise entire build environments and development workflows. In continuous integration systems where Ivy is used for dependency management, an attacker could potentially inject malicious code into the build process, leading to supply chain compromises. The vulnerability affects any environment where Ivy processes untrusted artifacts, including development workstations, build servers, and automated deployment pipelines. Organizations using Ivy for dependency resolution in enterprise environments face significant risk, as the flaw could be exploited through various attack vectors including compromised repositories, malicious dependencies, or supply chain attacks. The vulnerability's exploitation requires minimal privileges beyond those normally required to execute Ivy, making it particularly dangerous in environments where build processes run with elevated permissions.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2022-37865 center on immediate software upgrades to Apache Ivy version 2.5.1 or later, which includes the necessary path validation fixes. Organizations should also implement strict artifact verification processes, including checksum validation and repository scanning for malicious dependencies. Additional protective measures include running Ivy processes with minimal required privileges, implementing network segmentation to limit access to trusted repositories, and establishing automated monitoring for unauthorized file modifications in build environments. Security teams should conduct comprehensive vulnerability assessments of their dependency management systems and implement continuous monitoring for similar path traversal vulnerabilities in other build tools and package managers. The ATT&CK framework categorizes this vulnerability under T1059.007 for execution through scripting and T1583.001 for supply chain compromise techniques, emphasizing the need for robust supply chain security controls and artifact integrity verification processes.