CVE-2022-1278: Wildfly Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-fmq7-gh8v-mjvc
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CVSS 7.5
CWE-1188
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-1278 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.5) remote code execution vulnerability (CWE-1188: Initialization of a Resource with an Insecure Default) affecting Wildfly libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves wildfly vulnerable to insecure default initialization of resource. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 27.0.0.Beta1.

CVE-2022-1278 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-1278
GHSA Identifier GHSA-fmq7-gh8v-mjvc
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.5
CWE Classification CWE-1188: Initialization of a Resource with an Insecure Default
Affected Product Wildfly
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-2022-1278

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Wildfly 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.wildfly.bom:wildfly fixed: 27.0.0.Beta1 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.wildfly.bom</groupId>
    <artifactId>wildfly</artifactId>
    <version>27.0.0.Beta1</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.wildfly.bom

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2022-1278, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.wildfly.bom

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Wildfly in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 27.0.0.Beta1), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.wildfly.bom 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-1188: Initialization of a Resource with an Insecure Default, where the product initializes or sets a resource with a default that is intended to be changed by the product's installer, administrator, or maintainer, but the default is not secure. In Wildfly, 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 flaw was found in WildFly, where an attacker can see deployment names, endpoints, and any other data the trace payload may contain.

CVE-2022-1278 Affected Wildfly Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
27.0.0.Beta1
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.wildfly.bom:wildfly
maven/org.wildfly.bom/wildfly
Maven
< 27.0.0.Beta1
27.0.0.Beta1

References

NVD — CVE-2022-1278 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-1278
bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi WEB
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2073401
Wildfly Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/wildfly/boms
issues.redhat.com/browse/wfly-16238 WEB
https://issues.redhat.com/browse/WFLY-16238

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-1278?
CVE-2022-1278 is a security vulnerability in Wildfly involving WildFly vulnerable to Insecure Default Initialization of Resource under CWE-1188: Initialization of a Resource with an Insecure Default.
Which Wildfly versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 27.0.0.Beta1 across affected packages: org.wildfly.bom:wildfly.
What version fixes CVE-2022-1278?
Upgrading to 27.0.0.Beta1 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is wildfly affected?
Yes, org.wildfly.bom:wildfly is affected in releases prior to 27.0.0.Beta1. Upgrade your dependency to 27.0.0.Beta1 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-1278?
CVE-2022-1278 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-2022-1278?
CVE-2022-1278 is classified under CWE-1188: Initialization of a Resource with an Insecure Default (The product initializes or sets a resource with a default that is intended to be changed by the product's installer, administrator, or maintainer, but the default is not secure.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2022-1278?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.wildfly.bom'. 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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