CVE-2022-47500: Helix Apache Helix UI Vulnerable To Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-mhxg-2xf7-4xwx
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CVSS 6.1
CWE-601
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-47500 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.1) apache helix ui vulnerable to vulnerability (CWE-601: URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect')) affecting Helix libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves apache helix ui vulnerable to open redirect. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.1.0.

CVE-2022-47500 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-47500
GHSA Identifier GHSA-mhxg-2xf7-4xwx
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.1
CWE Classification CWE-601: URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect')
Affected Product Helix
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 6.1

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:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction Required (UI:R)
Scope Changed (S:C)
Confidentiality Low (C:L)
Integrity Low (I:L)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2022-47500

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Helix 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.apache.helix:helix fixed: 1.1.0 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.helix</groupId>
    <artifactId>helix</artifactId>
    <version>1.1.0</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.apache.helix

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2022-47500, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.helix

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Helix in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.1.0), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.helix 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-601: URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect'), where the web application accepts a user-controlled input that specifies a link to an external site, and uses that link in a redirect. In Helix, 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

URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect') vulnerability in Apache Software Foundation Apache Helix UI component.This issue affects Apache Helix all releases from 0.8.0 to and including 1.0.4. Solution: removed the the forward component since it was improper designed for UI embedding. User please upgrade to 1.1.0 to fix this issue.

CVE-2022-47500 Affected Helix Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.1.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.apache.helix:helix
maven/org.apache.helix/helix
Maven
≥ 0.8.0
< 1.1.0
1.1.0

References

NVD — CVE-2022-47500 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-47500
Helix Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/helix
lists.apache.org/thread/lr74xtxxbb1t... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread/lr74xtxxbb1t3dfn5qzzwl2xjr3qlbmh

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-47500?
CVE-2022-47500 is a security vulnerability in Helix involving Apache Helix UI vulnerable to Open Redirect under CWE-601: URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect').
Which Helix versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.1.0 across affected packages: org.apache.helix:helix.
What version fixes CVE-2022-47500?
Upgrading to 1.1.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is helix affected?
Yes, org.apache.helix:helix is affected in releases prior to 1.1.0. Upgrade your dependency to 1.1.0 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-47500?
CVE-2022-47500 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.1 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-47500?
CVE-2022-47500 is classified under CWE-601: URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect') (The web application accepts a user-controlled input that specifies a link to an external site, and uses that link in a redirect.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2022-47500?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.helix'. 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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