Hawtio · Hawtio · CVE-2023-33544
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
hawtio version 2.17.2
**Description**
The issue allows an attacker to input malicious zip files, which can result in high-risk files after decompression being stored in any location, potentially leading to file overwrite. This is due to a Path Traversal vulnerability.
**Recommendations**
For hawtio version 2.17.2, consider restricting the input of zip files or implementing validation to prevent malicious files from being decompressed and stored in sensitive locations. As a temporary workaround, avoid using the zip file upload feature until a patch is available. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.