CVE-2022-46366: Tapestry core Apache Tapestry Allows Deserialization Of Vulnerability

CRITICAL
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-vc39-x7w6-6vj7
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CVSS 9.8
CWE-502
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-46366 is a CRITICAL (CVSS 9.8) apache tapestry allows deserialization of vulnerability (CWE-502: Deserialization of Untrusted Data) affecting Tapestry core libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves apache tapestry allows deserialization of untrusted data. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 5.0.1.

CVE-2022-46366 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-46366
GHSA Identifier GHSA-vc39-x7w6-6vj7
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 9.8
CWE Classification CWE-502: Deserialization of Untrusted Data
Affected Product Tapestry core
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 9.8

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:H/I:H/A:H).

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 High (C:H)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2022-46366

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Tapestry core 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.tapestry:tapestry-core fixed: 5.0.1 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.tapestry</groupId>
    <artifactId>tapestry-core</artifactId>
    <version>5.0.1</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.tapestry

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2022-46366, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

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

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Tapestry core in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 5.0.1), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.tapestry 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-502: Deserialization of Untrusted Data, where the product deserializes untrusted data without sufficiently ensuring that the resulting data will be valid. In Tapestry core, 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

** UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED ** Apache Tapestry 3.x allows deserialization of untrusted data, leading to remote code execution. This issue is similar to but distinct from CVE-2020-17531, which applies the the (also unsupported) 4.x version line. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects Apache Tapestry version line 3.x, which is no longer supported by the maintainer. Users are recommended to upgrade to a supported version line of Apache Tapestry.

CVE-2022-46366 Affected Tapestry core Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
5.0.1
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.apache.tapestry:tapestry-core
maven/org.apache.tapestry/tapestry-core
Maven
≥ 3.0
< 5.0.1
5.0.1

References

NVD — CVE-2022-46366 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-46366
Tapestry core Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/mandiant/Vulnerability-Disclosures/blob/master/2022/MNDT-2022-0041/MNDT-2022-0041.md
lists.apache.org/thread/bwn1vjrvz1hq... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread/bwn1vjrvz1hq0wbdzj23wz322244swhj
Tapestry core Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/12/02/1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-46366?
CVE-2022-46366 is a security vulnerability in Tapestry core involving Apache Tapestry allows deserialization of untrusted data under CWE-502: Deserialization of Untrusted Data.
Which Tapestry core versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 5.0.1 across affected packages: org.apache.tapestry:tapestry-core.
What version fixes CVE-2022-46366?
Upgrading to 5.0.1 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is tapestry-core affected?
Yes, org.apache.tapestry:tapestry-core is affected in releases prior to 5.0.1. Upgrade your dependency to 5.0.1 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-46366?
CVE-2022-46366 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-46366?
CVE-2022-46366 is classified under CWE-502: Deserialization of Untrusted Data (The product deserializes untrusted data without sufficiently ensuring that the resulting data will be valid.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2022-46366?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.tapestry'. 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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