CVE-2022-4116: Quarkus vertx http deployment Code Injection Vulnerability

CRITICAL
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-g56w-cwg4-hxx9
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CVSS 9.8
CWE-94 CWE-74
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-4116 is a CRITICAL (CVSS 9.8) code injection vulnerability (CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')) affecting Quarkus vertx http deployment libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves code injection in quarkus dev ui config editor. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.14.2.Final, 2.13.5.Final.

CVE-2022-4116 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-4116
GHSA Identifier GHSA-g56w-cwg4-hxx9
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 9.8
CWE Classification CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
Affected Product Quarkus vertx http deployment
Package Ecosystem Maven
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-2022-4116

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

io.quarkus:quarkus-vertx-http-deployment fixed: 2.14.2.Final 
<dependency>
    <groupId>io.quarkus</groupId>
    <artifactId>quarkus-vertx-http-deployment</artifactId>
    <version>2.14.2.Final</version>
</dependency>
io.quarkus:quarkus-vertx-http-deployment fixed: 2.13.5.Final 
<dependency>
    <groupId>io.quarkus</groupId>
    <artifactId>quarkus-vertx-http-deployment</artifactId>
    <version>2.13.5.Final</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=io.quarkus

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2022-4116, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=io.quarkus

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Quarkus vertx http deployment in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.14.2.Final), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=io.quarkus 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-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection'), where the product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment. In Quarkus vertx http deployment, 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 vulnerability was found in quarkus. This security flaw happens in Dev UI Config Editor which is vulnerable to drive-by localhost attacks leading to remote code execution.

CVE-2022-4116 Affected Quarkus vertx http deployment Versions

2 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.14.2.Final2.13.5.Final
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
io.quarkus:quarkus-vertx-http-deployment
maven/io.quarkus/quarkus-vertx-http-deployment
Maven
≥ 2.14.0
< 2.14.2.Final
2.14.2.Final
io.quarkus:quarkus-vertx-http-deployment
maven/io.quarkus/quarkus-vertx-http-deployment
Maven
< 2.13.5.Final
2.13.5.Final

References

NVD — CVE-2022-4116 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-4116
Quarkus vertx http deployment Security Information SECURITY
https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2022-4116
bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi WEB
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2144748
Quarkus vertx http deployment Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/quarkusio/quarkus
Quarkus vertx http deployment Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/quarkusio/quarkus/discussions/29527
Quarkus vertx http deployment Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/quarkusio/quarkus/discussions/29527#discussioncomment-4387809

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-4116?
CVE-2022-4116 is a security vulnerability in Quarkus vertx http deployment involving Code injection in quarkus dev ui config editor under CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection').
Which Quarkus vertx http deployment versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.14.2.Final, 2.13.5.Final across affected packages: io.quarkus:quarkus-vertx-http-deployment.
What version fixes CVE-2022-4116?
Upgrading to 2.14.2.Final, 2.13.5.Final (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is quarkus-vertx-http-deployment affected?
Yes, io.quarkus:quarkus-vertx-http-deployment is affected in releases prior to 2.14.2.Final, 2.13.5.Final. Upgrade your dependency to 2.14.2.Final, 2.13.5.Final or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-4116?
CVE-2022-4116 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-2022-4116?
CVE-2022-4116 is classified under CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') (The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2022-4116?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=io.quarkus'. 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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