CVE-2022-40084: Opencrx client OpenCRX Vulnerable To Password Enumeration Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-j5v3-363p-g843
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CVSS 5.3
CWE-203
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-40084 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.3) opencrx vulnerable to password enumeration vulnerability (CWE-203: Observable Discrepancy) affecting Opencrx client libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves opencrx vulnerable to password enumeration via error messages in password reset. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 5.2.2.

CVE-2022-40084 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-40084
GHSA Identifier GHSA-j5v3-363p-g843
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.3
CWE Classification CWE-203: Observable Discrepancy
Affected Product Opencrx client
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 5.3

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:L/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 Low (C:L)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2022-40084

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Opencrx client 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.opencrx:opencrx-client fixed: 5.2.2 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.opencrx</groupId>
    <artifactId>opencrx-client</artifactId>
    <version>5.2.2</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.opencrx

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2022-40084, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.opencrx

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Opencrx client in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 5.2.2), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.opencrx 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-203: Observable Discrepancy, where the product behaves differently or sends different responses under different circumstances in a way that is observable to an unauthorized actor. In Opencrx client, 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

OpenCRX before v5.2.2 was discovered to be vulnerable to password enumeration due to the difference in error messages received during a password reset which could enable an attacker to determine if a username, email or ID is valid.

CVE-2022-40084 Affected Opencrx client Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
5.2.2
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.opencrx:opencrx-client
maven/org.opencrx/opencrx-client
Maven
< 5.2.2
5.2.2

References

NVD — CVE-2022-40084 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-40084
MITRE CVE Database — CVE-2022-40084 MITRE
https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/204.html
Opencrx client Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/ciph0x01/OpenCRX-CVE/blob/main/CVE-2022-40084.md

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-40084?
CVE-2022-40084 is a security vulnerability in Opencrx client involving OpenCRX vulnerable to password enumeration via error messages in password reset under CWE-203: Observable Discrepancy.
Which Opencrx client versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 5.2.2 across affected packages: org.opencrx:opencrx-client.
What version fixes CVE-2022-40084?
Upgrading to 5.2.2 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is opencrx-client affected?
Yes, org.opencrx:opencrx-client is affected in releases prior to 5.2.2. Upgrade your dependency to 5.2.2 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-40084?
CVE-2022-40084 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.3 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-40084?
CVE-2022-40084 is classified under CWE-203: Observable Discrepancy (The product behaves differently or sends different responses under different circumstances in a way that is observable to an unauthorized actor.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2022-40084?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.opencrx'. 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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