CVE-2022-0436
Path Traversal vulnerability in grunt (npm)
What is CVE-2022-0436 About?
This vulnerability is a path traversal flaw in Grunt versions prior to 1.5.2. It allows an attacker to access files and directories outside of the intended scope by manipulating file paths. Exploitation is typically straightforward if an attacker can supply arbitrary input that influences file system operations.
Affected Software
Technical Details
The path traversal vulnerability in Grunt prior to version 1.5.2 occurs due to insufficient sanitization or validation of user-supplied or controlled input that is subsequently used in file system operations. An attacker can craft malicious file paths containing directory traversal sequences (e.g., ../, ..\) which, when processed by Grunt, allow the attacker to break out of the intended directory and access, read, or potentially write to arbitrary files and directories on the server's file system that the Grunt process has permissions for. This bypasses security boundaries meant to restrict file access to specific locations.
What is the Impact of CVE-2022-0436?
Successful exploitation may allow attackers to access, read, or potentially write to arbitrary files and directories on the server's file system, leading to information disclosure, unauthorized modification, or remote code execution.
What is the Exploitability of CVE-2022-0436?
Exploitation of this path traversal vulnerability is typically of low complexity, as it primarily requires an attacker to be able to supply controlled input that influences file paths processed by Grunt. There are usually no specific authentication or privilege requirements beyond whatever is needed to trigger the vulnerable file operation. It can be exploited both remotely (if Grunt processes external user input, e.g., via a web interface) and locally. Special conditions may include the application's reliance on Grunt for handling file uploads or path-based operations. The presence of such exploitable input vectors significantly increases the likelihood of a successful attack.
What are the Known Public Exploits?
| PoC Author | Link | Commentary |
|---|---|---|
| No known exploits | ||
What are the Available Fixes for CVE-2022-0436?
Available Upgrade Options
- grunt
- <1.5.2 → Upgrade to 1.5.2
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Book a demoAdditional Resources
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/04/msg00008.html
- https://github.com/gruntjs/grunt/commit/aad3d4521c3098fb255fb2db8f2e1d691a033665
- https://huntr.dev/bounties/f55315e9-9f6d-4dbb-8c40-bae50c1ae92b
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/04/msg00008.html
- https://github.com/gruntjs/grunt/commit/b0ec6e12426fc8d5720dee1702f6a67455c5986c
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-0436
- https://github.com/gruntjs/grunt/pull/1743
- https://osv.dev/vulnerability/GHSA-j383-35pm-c5h4
- https://huntr.dev/bounties/f55315e9-9f6d-4dbb-8c40-bae50c1ae92b
- https://github.com/gruntjs/grunt/commit/aad3d4521c3098fb255fb2db8f2e1d691a033665
What are Similar Vulnerabilities to CVE-2022-0436?
Similar Vulnerabilities: CVE-2021-3807 , CVE-2021-23340 , CVE-2021-31682 , CVE-2022-26134 , CVE-2020-28469
