SB2026041676 - Ubuntu update for libowasp-esapi-java

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SB2026041676 - Ubuntu update for libowasp-esapi-java

Published: April 16, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB2026041676
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 3
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

High 33% Medium 33% Low 33%
  • Low
  • Medium
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  • Critical

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 3 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) Path traversal (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-23457)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform directory traversal attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences in getValidDirectoryPath. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request and allow control-flow bypass checks to be defeated.


2) Cross-site scripting (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-24891)

The disclosed vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data in org.owasp.esapi:esapi. A remote attacker can trick the victim to follow a specially crafted link and execute arbitrary HTML and script code in user's browser in context of vulnerable website.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to steal potentially sensitive information, change appearance of the web page, perform phishing and drive-by-download attacks.


3) Improper input validation (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-5878)

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to read and manipulate data.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the Platform (Enterprise Security API for Java (Legacy)) component in Primavera Unifier. A remote non-authenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability to read and manipulate data.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References