CVE-2022-23799: Joomla/input Variable Tampering Within Joomla/input Class Vulnerability

CRITICAL
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-49fj-qp6p-q544
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CVSS 9.8
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-23799 is a CRITICAL (CVSS 9.8) variable tampering within joomla/input class vulnerability (General Security Weakness) affecting Joomla/input libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves variable tampering within joomla/input class. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.0.2.

CVE-2022-23799 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-23799
GHSA Identifier GHSA-49fj-qp6p-q544
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 9.8
CWE Classification General Security Weakness
Affected Product Joomla/input
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 9.8

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:H/A:H).

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 High (I:H)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2022-23799

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

joomla/input fixed: 2.0.2 
Upgrade joomla/input to 2.0.2
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

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

inspect dependencies for joomla/input

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2022-23799, inspect your project dependencies for Joomla/input:

inspect dependencies for joomla/input

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Joomla/input in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.0.2), your application is affected.

Note: Verify declared build manifests and deployed runtime container environments.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under General Security Weakness. In Joomla/input, 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

An issue was discovered in Joomla! 4.0.0 through 4.1.0. Under specific circumstances, JInput pollutes method-specific input bags with $_REQUEST data.

CVE-2022-23799 Affected Joomla/input Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.0.2
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
joomla/input
 Packagist
≥ 2.0.0
< 2.0.2
2.0.2

References

NVD — CVE-2022-23799 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-23799
Joomla/input Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/joomla/joomla-cms/issues/35541
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/joomla-framework/input/commit/2086df5860a2edccd77c329ee7cbd118cfe93514
Joomla/input Security Information SECURITY
https://developer.joomla.org/security-centre/876-20220307-core-variable-tampering-on-jinput-request-data.html
Joomla/input Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/FriendsOfPHP/security-advisories/blob/master/joomla/input/CVE-2022-23799.yaml
Joomla/input Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/joomla-framework/input

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-23799?
CVE-2022-23799 is a security vulnerability in Joomla/input involving Variable Tampering within joomla/input class under General Security Weakness.
Which Joomla/input versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.0.2 across affected packages: joomla/input.
What version fixes CVE-2022-23799?
Upgrading to 2.0.2 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is joomla/input affected?
Yes, joomla/input is affected in releases prior to 2.0.2. Upgrade your dependency to 2.0.2 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-23799?
CVE-2022-23799 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-23799?
CVE-2022-23799 is classified under General Security Weakness.
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2022-23799?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for joomla/input'. 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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