CVE-2022-46363: Cxf core Apache CXF Vulnerable To Exposure Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-3w37-5p3p-jv92
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CVSS 7.5
CWE-20 CWE-200
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-46363 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.5) apache cxf vulnerable to exposure vulnerability (CWE-20: Improper Input Validation) affecting Cxf core libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves apache cxf vulnerable to exposure of sensitive information. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 3.4.10, 3.5.5.

CVE-2022-46363 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-46363
GHSA Identifier GHSA-3w37-5p3p-jv92
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.5
CWE Classification CWE-20: Improper Input Validation
Affected Product Cxf core
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.5

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2022-46363

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Cxf core dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

org.apache.cxf:cxf-core fixed: 3.4.10 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.cxf</groupId>
    <artifactId>cxf-core</artifactId>
    <version>3.4.10</version>
</dependency>
org.apache.cxf:cxf-core fixed: 3.5.5 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.cxf</groupId>
    <artifactId>cxf-core</artifactId>
    <version>3.5.5</version>
</dependency>
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.cxf

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2022-46363, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.cxf

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Cxf core in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 3.4.10), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.cxf command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-20: Improper Input Validation, where the product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. In Cxf core, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

A vulnerability in Apache CXF before versions 3.5.5 and 3.4.10 allows an attacker to perform a remote directory listing or code exfiltration. The vulnerability only applies when the CXFServlet is configured with both the static-resources-list and redirect-query-check attributes. These attributes are not supposed to be used together, and so the vulnerability can only arise if the CXF service is misconfigured.

CVE-2022-46363 Affected Cxf core Versions

2 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
3.4.103.5.5
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.apache.cxf:cxf-core
maven/org.apache.cxf/cxf-core
Maven
< 3.4.10
3.4.10
org.apache.cxf:cxf-core
maven/org.apache.cxf/cxf-core
Maven
≥ 3.5.0
< 3.5.5
3.5.5

References

NVD — CVE-2022-46363 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-46363
Cxf core Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/cxf
lists.apache.org/thread/pdzo1qgyplf4... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread/pdzo1qgyplf4y523tnnzrcm7hoco3l8c

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-46363?
CVE-2022-46363 is a security vulnerability in Cxf core involving Apache CXF vulnerable to Exposure of Sensitive Information under CWE-20: Improper Input Validation.
Which Cxf core versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 3.4.10, 3.5.5 across affected packages: org.apache.cxf:cxf-core.
What version fixes CVE-2022-46363?
Upgrading to 3.4.10, 3.5.5 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is cxf-core affected?
Yes, org.apache.cxf:cxf-core is affected in releases prior to 3.4.10, 3.5.5. Upgrade your dependency to 3.4.10, 3.5.5 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-46363?
CVE-2022-46363 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-46363?
CVE-2022-46363 is classified under CWE-20: Improper Input Validation (The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2022-46363?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.cxf'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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