CVE-2022-3457: Rdiffweb Origin Validation Error Vulnerability

CRITICAL
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-824x-jcxf-hpfg
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CVSS 9.8
CWE-346
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-3457 is a CRITICAL (CVSS 9.8) origin validation error vulnerability (CWE-346: Origin Validation Error) affecting Rdiffweb libraries in the PyPI ecosystem. The issue involves origin validation error in rdiffweb. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.5.0a5.

CVE-2022-3457 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-3457
GHSA Identifier GHSA-824x-jcxf-hpfg
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 9.8
CWE Classification CWE-346: Origin Validation Error
Affected Product Rdiffweb
Package Ecosystem PyPI
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-2022-3457

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

rdiffweb fixed: 2.5.0a5 
pip install rdiffweb>=2.5.0a5
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

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

pip show rdiffweb

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Python environment is affected by CVE-2022-3457, inspect your installed packages using pip:

pip show rdiffweb

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Rdiffweb in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.5.0a5), your application is affected.

Note: The pip show rdiffweb command checks currently installed packages in your active Python environment.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-346: Origin Validation Error, where the product does not properly verify that the source of data or communication is valid. In Rdiffweb, 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

ikus060/rdiffweb prior to 2.5.0a5 did not enforce origin validation in web traffic. Users are advised to upgrade to version 2.5.0a5.

CVE-2022-3457 Affected Rdiffweb Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.5.0a5
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
rdiffweb
pypi/rdiffweb
PyPI
< 2.5.0a5
2.5.0a5

References

NVD — CVE-2022-3457 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-3457
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/ikus060/rdiffweb/commit/afc1bdfab5161c74012ff2590a6ec49cc0d8fde0
developer.mozilla.org/en-us/docs/web/http... WEB
https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/HTTP/Headers/Origin
Rdiffweb Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/ikus060/rdiffweb
Rdiffweb Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/rdiffweb/PYSEC-2022-43161.yaml
huntr.dev/bounties/cfcab02e-d... WEB
https://huntr.dev/bounties/cfcab02e-d6ad-4dcf-b1b0-da90434bc55b

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-3457?
CVE-2022-3457 is a security vulnerability in Rdiffweb involving Origin Validation Error in rdiffweb under CWE-346: Origin Validation Error.
Which Rdiffweb versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.5.0a5 across affected packages: rdiffweb.
What version fixes CVE-2022-3457?
Upgrading to 2.5.0a5 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is rdiffweb affected?
Yes, rdiffweb is affected in releases prior to 2.5.0a5. Upgrade your dependency to 2.5.0a5 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-3457?
CVE-2022-3457 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-2022-3457?
CVE-2022-3457 is classified under CWE-346: Origin Validation Error (The product does not properly verify that the source of data or communication is valid.).
How can I check PyPI dependencies for CVE-2022-3457?
Run the dependency tree command: 'pip show rdiffweb'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
Machine-readable OSV JSON OSV v1.5 Schema
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