CVE-2022-29161: Xwiki platform crypto Use Of A Broken Or Vulnerability
MODERATECVE-2022-29161 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.4) use of a broken or vulnerability (CWE-327: Use of a Broken or Risky Cryptographic Algorithm) affecting Xwiki platform crypto libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves use of a broken or risky cryptographic algorithm in xwiki crypto api. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 13.10.6, 14.3.1.
CVE-2022-29161 at a Glance
Security Impact
CVSS: 5.4
The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N).
How to Fix CVE-2022-29161
To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Xwiki platform crypto 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.xwiki.platform</groupId>
<artifactId>xwiki-platform-crypto</artifactId>
<version>13.10.6</version>
</dependency><dependency>
<groupId>org.xwiki.platform</groupId>
<artifactId>xwiki-platform-crypto</artifactId>
<version>14.3.1</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.xwiki.platformHow to Check if You Are Affected
To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2022-29161, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:
mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.xwiki.platformAnalyze the terminal output to locate any version of Xwiki platform crypto in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 13.10.6), your application is affected.
Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.xwiki.platform 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-327: Use of a Broken or Risky Cryptographic Algorithm, where the product uses a broken or risky cryptographic algorithm or protocol. In Xwiki platform crypto, 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-2022-29161 Affected Xwiki platform crypto Versions
2 component(s)| Product / Package | Ecosystem | Affected Versions | Fixed Version |
|---|---|---|---|
|
org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-crypto
|
Maven |
< 13.10.6
|
13.10.6
|
|
org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-crypto
|
Maven |
≥ 14.0.0
< 14.3.1
|
14.3.1
|
References
Frequently Asked Questions
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Machine-readable OSV JSON
OSV v1.5 Schema
{
"schema_version" : "1.4.0",
"id" : "GHSA-h8v5-p258-pqf4",
"modified" : "2022-05-24T12:47:10Z",
"published" : "2022-05-24T12:47:10Z",
"aliases" : [ "CVE-2022-29161" ],
"summary" : "Use of a Broken or Risky Cryptographic Algorithm in XWiki Crypto API",
"details" : "### Impact\nXWiki Crypto API will generate X509 certificates signed by default using SHA1 with RSA, which is not considered safe anymore for use in certificate signatures, due to the risk of collisions with SHA1.\nNote that this API is never used in XWiki Standard but it might be used in some extensions of XWiki.\n\n### Patches\nThe problem has been patched in XWiki version 13.10.6, 14.3.1 and 14.4-rc-1. Since then, the Crypto API will generate X509 certificates signed by default using SHA256 with RSA.\n\n### Workarounds\nAdministrators are advised to upgrade their XWiki installation to one of the patched versions.\nIf the upgrade is not possible, it is possible to patch the module xwiki-platform-crypto in a local installation by applying the change exposed in https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/commit/26728f3f23658288683667a5182a916c7ecefc52 and re-compiling the module.\n\n### References\nhttps://jira.xwiki.org/browse/XWIKI-19676\nhttps://github.com/openssl/openssl/blob/master/CHANGES.md?plain=1#L938\nhttps://github.com/openssl/openssl/issues/16650\n\n### For more information\nIf you have any questions or comments about this advisory:\n* Open an issue in [Jira XWiki](https://jira.xwiki.org)\n* Email us at [security ML](mailto:security@xwiki.org)",
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"score" : "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N"
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"url" : "https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform"
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"database_specific" : {
"cwe_ids" : [ "CWE-326", "CWE-327" ],
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