CVE-2022-29237: Opencast ingest service impl Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-qm6v-cg9v-53j3
CVSS 5.4
CWE-287
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-29237 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.4) authentication bypass vulnerability (CWE-287: Improper Authentication) affecting Opencast ingest service impl libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves limited authentication bypass for media files. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 10.14, 11.7.

CVE-2022-29237 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-29237
GHSA Identifier GHSA-qm6v-cg9v-53j3
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.4
CWE Classification CWE-287: Improper Authentication
Affected Product Opencast ingest service impl
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

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:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N).

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

How to Fix CVE-2022-29237

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Opencast ingest service impl 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.opencastproject:opencast-ingest-service-impl fixed: 10.14
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.opencastproject</groupId>
    <artifactId>opencast-ingest-service-impl</artifactId>
    <version>10.14</version>
</dependency>
org.opencastproject:opencast-ingest-service-impl fixed: 11.7
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.opencastproject</groupId>
    <artifactId>opencast-ingest-service-impl</artifactId>
    <version>11.7</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.opencastproject

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2022-29237, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.opencastproject

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Opencast ingest service impl in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 10.14), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.opencastproject 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-287: Improper Authentication, where when an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct. In Opencast ingest service impl, 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

Prior to Opencast 10.14 and 11.7, users could pass along URLs for files belonging to organizations other than the user's own, which Opencast would then import into the current organization, bypassing organizational barriers. ### Impact The vulnerability allows attackers to bypass organizational barriers. Attackers must have full access to Opencast's ingest REST interface, and also know internal links to resources in another organization of the same Opencast cluster. If you do not run a multi-tenant cluster, you are not affected by this issue. ### Patches This issue is fixed in Opencast 10.14 and 11.7. ### References - [Patch fixing the issue](https://github.com/opencast/opencast/commit/8d5ec1614eed109b812bc27b0c6d3214e456d4e7) ### For more information If you have any questions or comments about this advisory: * Open an issue in [our issue tracker](https://github.com/opencast/opencast/issues) * Email us at [security@opencast.org](mailto:security@opencast.org)

CVE-2022-29237 Affected Opencast ingest service impl Versions

2 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
10.1411.7
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.opencastproject:opencast-ingest-service-impl
Maven
< 10.14
10.14
org.opencastproject:opencast-ingest-service-impl
Maven
≥ 11.0
< 11.7
11.7

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-29237?
CVE-2022-29237 is a security vulnerability in Opencast ingest service impl involving Limited Authentication Bypass for Media Files under CWE-287: Improper Authentication.
Which Opencast ingest service impl versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 10.14, 11.7 across affected packages: org.opencastproject:opencast-ingest-service-impl.
What version fixes CVE-2022-29237?
Upgrading to 10.14, 11.7 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is opencast-ingest-service-impl affected?
Yes, org.opencastproject:opencast-ingest-service-impl is affected in releases prior to 10.14, 11.7. Upgrade your dependency to 10.14, 11.7 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-29237?
CVE-2022-29237 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.4 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-29237?
CVE-2022-29237 is classified under CWE-287: Improper Authentication (When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2022-29237?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.opencastproject'. 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
Normalized schema output
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