CVE-2022-45046: Camel ldap Camel-ldap Component Allows LDAP Injection Vulnerability

CRITICAL
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-w66j-xc7r-m2jv
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CVSS 9.8
CWE-90
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-45046 is a CRITICAL (CVSS 9.8) camel-ldap component allows ldap injection vulnerability (CWE-90: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an LDAP Query ('LDAP Injection')) affecting Camel ldap libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves camel-ldap component allows ldap injection when using the filter option. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 3.14.6, 3.18.4.

CVE-2022-45046 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-45046
GHSA Identifier GHSA-w66j-xc7r-m2jv
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 9.8
CWE Classification CWE-90: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an LDAP Query ('LDAP Injection')
Affected Product Camel ldap
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-2022-45046

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Camel ldap 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.camel:camel-ldap fixed: 3.14.6 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.camel</groupId>
    <artifactId>camel-ldap</artifactId>
    <version>3.14.6</version>
</dependency>
org.apache.camel:camel-ldap fixed: 3.18.4 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.camel</groupId>
    <artifactId>camel-ldap</artifactId>
    <version>3.18.4</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.camel

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2022-45046, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

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

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Camel ldap in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 3.14.6), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.camel 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-90: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an LDAP Query ('LDAP Injection'), where the product constructs all or part of an ldap query using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended ldap query when it is sent to a downstream component. In Camel ldap, 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

The camel-ldap component allows LDAP Injection when using the filter option. Users are recommended to either move to the Camel-Spring-Ldap component (which is not affected) or upgrade to 3.14.6 or 3.18.4.

CVE-2022-45046 Affected Camel ldap Versions

2 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
3.14.63.18.4
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.apache.camel:camel-ldap
maven/org.apache.camel/camel-ldap
Maven
< 3.14.6
3.14.6
org.apache.camel:camel-ldap
maven/org.apache.camel/camel-ldap
Maven
≥ 3.15.0
< 3.18.4
3.18.4

References

NVD — CVE-2022-45046 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-45046
Camel ldap Security Information SECURITY
https://camel.apache.org/security/CVE-2022-45046.html
Camel ldap Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/camel
Camel ldap Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/12/05/2

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-45046?
CVE-2022-45046 is a security vulnerability in Camel ldap involving camel-ldap component allows LDAP Injection when using the filter option under CWE-90: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an LDAP Query ('LDAP Injection').
Which Camel ldap versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 3.14.6, 3.18.4 across affected packages: org.apache.camel:camel-ldap.
What version fixes CVE-2022-45046?
Upgrading to 3.14.6, 3.18.4 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is camel-ldap affected?
Yes, org.apache.camel:camel-ldap is affected in releases prior to 3.14.6, 3.18.4. Upgrade your dependency to 3.14.6, 3.18.4 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-45046?
CVE-2022-45046 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-2022-45046?
CVE-2022-45046 is classified under CWE-90: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an LDAP Query ('LDAP Injection') (The product constructs all or part of an LDAP query using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended LDAP query when it is sent to a downstream component.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2022-45046?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.camel'. 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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