CVE-2022-37423: Apoc Path Traversal Vulnerability
MODERATECVE-2022-37423 is a MODERATE path traversal vulnerability (CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')) affecting Apoc libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves neo4j graph apoc plugins partial path traversal vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 4.4.0.8, 4.3.0.7.
CVE-2022-37423 at a Glance
How to Fix CVE-2022-37423
To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Apoc 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.neo4j.procedure</groupId>
<artifactId>apoc</artifactId>
<version>4.4.0.8</version>
</dependency><dependency>
<groupId>org.neo4j.procedure</groupId>
<artifactId>apoc</artifactId>
<version>4.3.0.7</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.neo4j.procedureHow to Check if You Are Affected
To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2022-37423, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:
mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.neo4j.procedureAnalyze the terminal output to locate any version of Apoc in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 4.4.0.8), your application is affected.
Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.neo4j.procedure 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 Apoc, 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-2022-37423 Affected Apoc Versions
2 component(s)| Product / Package | Ecosystem | Affected Versions | Fixed Version |
|---|---|---|---|
|
org.neo4j.procedure:apoc
|
Maven |
≥ 4.4.0.0
< 4.4.0.8
|
4.4.0.8
|
|
org.neo4j.procedure:apoc
|
Maven |
< 4.3.0.7
|
4.3.0.7
|
References
Frequently Asked Questions
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Machine-readable OSV JSON
OSV v1.5 Schema
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"schema_version" : "1.4.0",
"id" : "GHSA-78f9-745f-278p",
"modified" : "2022-08-12T15:38:33Z",
"published" : "2022-08-12T15:38:33Z",
"aliases" : [ "CVE-2022-37423" ],
"summary" : "Neo4j Graph apoc plugins Partial Path Traversal Vulnerability",
"details" : "### Impact\nA partial Directory Traversal Vulnerability found in `apoc.log.stream` function of apoc plugins in Neo4j Graph database. \nThis issue allows a malicious actor to potentially break out of the expected directory. The impact is limited to sibling directories. For example, `userControlled.getCanonicalPath().startsWith(\"/usr/out\")` will allow an attacker to access a directory with a name like `/usr/outnot`.\n\n### Patches\nThe users should aim to use the latest released version compatible with their Neo4j version. The minimum versions containing patch for this vulnerability are 4.4.0.8 and 4.3.0.7\n\n### Workarounds\nIf you cannot upgrade the library, you can control the [allowlist of the functions](https://neo4j.com/docs/operations-manual/current/reference/configuration-settings/#config_dbms.security.procedures.allowlist) that can be used in your system\n\n\n### For more information\nIf you have any questions or comments about this advisory:\n- Open an issue in [neo4j-apoc-procedures](https://github.com/neo4j-contrib/neo4j-apoc-procedures)\n- Email us at [security@neo4j.com](mailto:security@neo4j.com)\n\n### Credits\nWe want to publicly recognise the contribution of [Jonathan Leitschuh](https://github.com/JLLeitschuh) for reporting this issue.\n ",
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