CVE-2022-22932: Apache karaf Path Traversal Vulnerability
MODERATECVE-2022-22932 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.3) path traversal vulnerability (CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')) affecting Apache karaf libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves path traversal in apache karaf. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 4.3.6, 4.2.15.
CVE-2022-22932 at a Glance
Security Impact
CVSS: 5.3
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:L/I:N/A:N).
How to Fix CVE-2022-22932
To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Apache karaf dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.
<dependency>
<groupId>org.apache.karaf</groupId>
<artifactId>apache-karaf</artifactId>
<version>4.3.6</version>
</dependency><dependency>
<groupId>org.apache.karaf</groupId>
<artifactId>apache-karaf</artifactId>
<version>4.2.15</version>
</dependency>Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release:
mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.karafHow to Check if You Are Affected
To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2022-22932, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:
mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.karafAnalyze the terminal output to locate any version of Apache karaf in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 4.3.6), your application is affected.
Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.karaf 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-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal'), where the product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory. In Apache karaf, 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
CVE-2022-22932 Affected Apache karaf Versions
2 component(s)| Product / Package | Ecosystem | Affected Versions | Fixed Version |
|---|---|---|---|
|
org.apache.karaf:apache-karaf
|
Maven |
≥ 4.3.0
< 4.3.6
|
4.3.6
|
|
org.apache.karaf:apache-karaf
|
Maven |
< 4.2.15
|
4.2.15
|
References
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Machine-readable OSV JSON
OSV v1.5 Schema
{
"schema_version" : "1.4.0",
"id" : "GHSA-544x-2jx9-4pfg",
"modified" : "2022-02-04T13:51:18Z",
"published" : "2022-01-28T22:25:03Z",
"aliases" : [ "CVE-2022-22932" ],
"summary" : "Path traversal in Apache Karaf",
"details" : "Apache Karaf obr:* commands and run goal on the karaf-maven-plugin have partial path traversal which allows to break out of expected folder. The risk is low as obr:* commands are not very used and the entry is set by user. This has been fixed in revision: https://gitbox.apache.org/repos/asf?p=karaf.git;h=36a2bc4 https://gitbox.apache.org/repos/asf?p=karaf.git;h=52b70cf Mitigation: Apache Karaf users should upgrade to 4.2.15 or 4.3.6 or later as soon as possible, or use correct path. JIRA Tickets: https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/KARAF-7326",
"severity" : [ {
"type" : "CVSS_V3",
"score" : "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N"
} ],
"affected" : [ {
"package" : {
"ecosystem" : "Maven",
"name" : "org.apache.karaf:apache-karaf"
},
"ranges" : [ {
"type" : "ECOSYSTEM",
"events" : [ {
"introduced" : "4.3.0"
}, {
"fixed" : "4.3.6"
} ]
} ]
}, {
"package" : {
"ecosystem" : "Maven",
"name" : "org.apache.karaf:apache-karaf"
},
"ranges" : [ {
"type" : "ECOSYSTEM",
"events" : [ {
"introduced" : "0"
}, {
"fixed" : "4.2.15"
} ]
} ]
} ],
"references" : [ {
"type" : "ADVISORY",
"url" : "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-22932"
}, {
"type" : "WEB",
"url" : "https://github.com/apache/karaf/pull/1485"
}, {
"type" : "WEB",
"url" : "https://gitbox.apache.org/repos/asf?p=karaf.git;h=36a2bc4"
}, {
"type" : "WEB",
"url" : "https://gitbox.apache.org/repos/asf?p=karaf.git;h=52b70cf"
}, {
"type" : "PACKAGE",
"url" : "https://github.com/apache/karaf"
}, {
"type" : "WEB",
"url" : "https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/KARAF-7326"
}, {
"type" : "WEB",
"url" : "https://karaf.apache.org/security/cve-2022-22932.txt"
} ],
"database_specific" : {
"cwe_ids" : [ "CWE-22" ],
"severity" : "MODERATE",
"github_reviewed" : true,
"github_reviewed_at" : "2022-01-27T23:10:36Z",
"nvd_published_at" : "2022-01-26T11:15:00Z"
}
}