# CVE-2018-1002200: libplexus-archiver-java: plexus-archiver before 3.6.0 is vulnerable to directory traversal, allowing attackers to write to arbitrary files via...

CVE-2018-1002200 is fixed in libplexus-archiver-java on 1 platform by libplexus-archiver-java 3.5-2ubuntu0.1~esm1 (version 3.5-2ubuntu0.1~esm1), released July 25, 2018. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2018-1002200
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: n/a (Medium)
- EPSS: 0.1158
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Jul 25, 2018

## Description

plexus-archiver before 3.6.0 is vulnerable to directory traversal, allowing attackers to write to arbitrary files via a ../ (dot dot slash) in an archive entry that is mishandled during extraction. This vulnerability is also known as 'Zip-Slip'.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | libplexus-archiver-java Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 3.5-2ubuntu0.1~esm1 | [libplexus-archiver-java 3.5-2ubuntu0.1~esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-libplexus-archiver-java-3.5-2ubuntu0.1-esm1.md) | Jul 25, 2018 |

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