CVE-2022-40160: Commons jxpath JXPath Out-of-bounds Write Vulnerability Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-mqxp-cjr9-c5jm
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CVSS 6.5
CWE-787
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-40160 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.5) jxpath out-of-bounds write vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-787: Out-of-bounds Write) affecting Commons jxpath libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves jxpath out-of-bounds write vulnerability. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2022-40160 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-40160
GHSA Identifier GHSA-mqxp-cjr9-c5jm
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.5
CWE Classification CWE-787: Out-of-bounds Write
Affected Product Commons jxpath
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 6.5

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H).

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

How to Fix CVE-2022-40160

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

commons-jxpath:commons-jxpath fixed: Latest secure release 
<dependency>
    <groupId>commons-jxpath</groupId>
    <artifactId>commons-jxpath</artifactId>
    <version>Latest secure release</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=commons-jxpath

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2022-40160, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=commons-jxpath

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

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=commons-jxpath 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-787: Out-of-bounds Write, where the product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. In Commons jxpath, 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

## Withdrawn This advisory has been withdrawn because the original report was found to be invalid. This link is maintained to preserve external references. ## Original Description Those using JXPath to interpret XPath may be vulnerable to Denial of Service attacks (DOS). If the parser is running on user supplied input, an attacker may supply content that causes the parser to crash by stackoverflow. This effect may support a denial of service attack.

CVE-2022-40160 Affected Commons jxpath Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
commons-jxpath:commons-jxpath
maven/commons-jxpath/commons-jxpath
Maven
≤ 1.3

References

NVD — CVE-2022-40160 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-40160
bugs.chromium.org/p/oss-fuzz/issues/d... WEB
https://bugs.chromium.org/p/oss-fuzz/issues/detail?id=47053
Commons jxpath Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/commons-jxpath

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-40160?
CVE-2022-40160 is a security vulnerability in Commons jxpath involving JXPath Out-of-bounds Write vulnerability under CWE-787: Out-of-bounds Write.
Which Commons jxpath versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: commons-jxpath:commons-jxpath.
What version fixes CVE-2022-40160?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is commons-jxpath affected?
Yes, commons-jxpath:commons-jxpath is affected in releases prior to Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-40160?
CVE-2022-40160 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-40160?
CVE-2022-40160 is classified under CWE-787: Out-of-bounds Write (The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2022-40160?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=commons-jxpath'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
Machine-readable OSV JSON OSV v1.5 Schema
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