CVE-2022-2265 is a high-severity unauthenticated path traversal vulnerability (CWE-35) affecting the Identity and Directory Management System developed by Çekino Bilgi Teknolojileri prior to version 2.1.25. Path traversal vulnerabilities allow an attacker to manipulate file path inputs to access files and directories outside the intended scope of the application. In this case, the vulnerability arises from improper validation or sanitization of file path parameters, enabling an attacker to use sequences such as '.../...//' to traverse directories on the server filesystem. Since the vulnerability is unauthenticated, no credentials or user interaction are required to exploit it, increasing the risk. The CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 reflects the network attack vector (AV:N), low attack complexity (AC:L), no privileges required (PR:N), no user interaction (UI:N), unchanged scope (S:U), high confidentiality impact (C:H), and no impact on integrity or availability (I:N, A:N). Exploiting this vulnerability could allow an attacker to read sensitive files on the server, including configuration files, credentials, or other protected data, potentially leading to information disclosure. The vendor has addressed this issue in version 2.1.25, and users of earlier versions are advised to upgrade. There are no known exploits in the wild reported to date. The vulnerability was published on September 21, 2022, and assigned by TR-CERT. The affected versions are unspecified but are all versions prior to 2.1.25. The vulnerability specifically impacts the Çekino Bilgi Teknolojileri Identity and Directory Management System, which is likely deployed in environments requiring identity management and directory services.

For European organizations using the Çekino Bilgi Teknolojileri Identity and Directory Management System, this vulnerability poses a significant risk of unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information. Since identity and directory management systems often store critical user credentials, access control policies, and organizational data, exploitation could lead to exposure of confidential information, potentially facilitating further attacks such as privilege escalation or lateral movement within networks. The unauthenticated nature of the vulnerability means attackers can exploit it remotely without any prior access, increasing the threat level. This could impact sectors with high regulatory requirements for data protection, such as finance, healthcare, and government institutions within Europe. The confidentiality breach could result in non-compliance with GDPR and other data protection regulations, leading to legal and financial consequences. Although no integrity or availability impacts are reported, the loss of confidentiality alone is critical given the nature of the system affected. The lack of known exploits in the wild reduces immediate risk but does not eliminate the threat, especially if attackers develop exploits targeting this vulnerability.

European organizations should immediately verify if they are running versions of the Çekino Bilgi Teknolojileri Identity and Directory Management System prior to 2.1.25. The primary mitigation is to upgrade to version 2.1.25 or later, where the vulnerability has been fixed. If immediate upgrade is not feasible, organizations should implement strict network-level access controls to restrict external access to the affected system, ideally limiting it to trusted internal networks or VPNs. Web application firewalls (WAFs) can be configured to detect and block path traversal attack patterns such as sequences containing '.../...//'. Additionally, organizations should audit logs for suspicious access attempts that may indicate exploitation attempts. Implementing file system permissions to restrict the application's access to only necessary directories can reduce the impact of successful exploitation. Regular vulnerability scanning and penetration testing focused on path traversal and input validation should be conducted to detect similar issues. Finally, organizations should monitor threat intelligence sources for any emerging exploits targeting this CVE to respond promptly.