CVE-2022-23554: Spring Framework Alpine Allows Authentication Filter Bypass Vulnerability

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-whr2-9x5f-5c79
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CVSS 5.4
CWE-287 CWE-697
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-23554 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.4) alpine allows authentication filter bypass vulnerability (CWE-287: Improper Authentication) affecting Spring Framework libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves alpine allows authentication filter bypass. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.10.4.

CVE-2022-23554 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-23554
GHSA Identifier GHSA-whr2-9x5f-5c79
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.4
CWE Classification CWE-287: Improper Authentication
Affected Product Spring Framework
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:N/UI:R/S:U/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 Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality Low (C:L)
Integrity Low (I:L)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2022-23554

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

us.springett:alpine fixed: 1.10.4 
<dependency>
    <groupId>us.springett</groupId>
    <artifactId>alpine</artifactId>
    <version>1.10.4</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=us.springett

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2022-23554, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=us.springett

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Spring Framework in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.10.4), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=us.springett 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 Spring Framework, 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

Alpine is a scaffolding library in Java. Alpine prior to version 1.10.4 allows Authentication Filter bypass. The AuthenticationFilter relies on the request URI to evaluate if the user is accessing the swagger endpoint. By accessing a URL with a path such as /api/foo;%2fapi%2fswagger the contains condition will hold and will return from the authentication filter without aborting the request. Note that the principal object will not be assigned and therefore the issue wont allow user impersonation. This issue has been fixed in version 1.10.4. There are no known workarounds.

CVE-2022-23554 Affected Spring Framework Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.10.4
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
us.springett:alpine
maven/us.springett/alpine
Maven
< 1.10.4
1.10.4

References

NVD — CVE-2022-23554 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-23554
Spring Framework Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/stevespringett/Alpine
Spring Framework Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/stevespringett/Alpine/blob/f03dbda46229c26145a5f9f7f2660cc2c386be02/alpine/src/main/java/alpine/filters/AuthenticationFilter.java#L58-L60
Spring Framework Release RELEASE
https://github.com/stevespringett/Alpine/releases/tag/alpine-parent-1.10.4
Spring Framework Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://securitylab.github.com/advisories
GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://securitylab.github.com/advisories/GHSL-2021-1010-Alpine

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-23554?
CVE-2022-23554 is a security vulnerability in Spring Framework involving Alpine allows Authentication Filter bypass under CWE-287: Improper Authentication.
Which Spring Framework versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.10.4 across affected packages: us.springett:alpine.
What version fixes CVE-2022-23554?
Upgrading to 1.10.4 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is alpine affected?
Yes, us.springett:alpine is affected in releases prior to 1.10.4. Upgrade your dependency to 1.10.4 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-23554?
CVE-2022-23554 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.4 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-23554?
CVE-2022-23554 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-2022-23554?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=us.springett'. 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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