CVE-2022-46364: Cxf core Apache CXF Server-Side Request Forgery Vulnerability

CRITICAL
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-x3x3-qwjq-8gj4
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CVSS 9.8
CWE-918
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-46364 is a CRITICAL (CVSS 9.8) apache cxf server-side request forgery vulnerability (CWE-918: Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF)) affecting Cxf core libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves apache cxf server-side request forgery vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 3.4.10, 3.5.5.

CVE-2022-46364 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-46364
GHSA Identifier GHSA-x3x3-qwjq-8gj4
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 9.8
CWE Classification CWE-918: Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF)
Affected Product Cxf 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-2022-46364

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Cxf 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.cxf:cxf-core fixed: 3.4.10 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.cxf</groupId>
    <artifactId>cxf-core</artifactId>
    <version>3.4.10</version>
</dependency>
org.apache.cxf:cxf-core fixed: 3.5.5 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.cxf</groupId>
    <artifactId>cxf-core</artifactId>
    <version>3.5.5</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.cxf

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2022-46364, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

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

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Cxf core in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 3.4.10), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.cxf 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-918: Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF), where the web server receives a url or similar request from an upstream component and retrieves the contents of this url, but it does not sufficiently ensure that the request is being sent to the expected destination. In Cxf 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

A SSRF vulnerability in parsing the href attribute of XOP:Include in MTOM requests in versions of Apache CXF before 3.5.5 and 3.4.10 allows an attacker to perform SSRF style attacks on webservices that take at least one parameter of any type.

CVE-2022-46364 Affected Cxf core Versions

2 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
3.4.103.5.5
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.apache.cxf:cxf-core
maven/org.apache.cxf/cxf-core
Maven
< 3.4.10
3.4.10
org.apache.cxf:cxf-core
maven/org.apache.cxf/cxf-core
Maven
≥ 3.5.0
< 3.5.5
3.5.5

References

NVD — CVE-2022-46364 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-46364
Cxf core Security Information SECURITY
https://cxf.apache.org/security-advisories.data/CVE-2022-46364.txt?version=1&modificationDate=1670944472739&api=v2

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-46364?
CVE-2022-46364 is a security vulnerability in Cxf core involving Apache CXF Server-Side Request Forgery vulnerability under CWE-918: Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF).
Which Cxf core versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 3.4.10, 3.5.5 across affected packages: org.apache.cxf:cxf-core.
What version fixes CVE-2022-46364?
Upgrading to 3.4.10, 3.5.5 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is cxf-core affected?
Yes, org.apache.cxf:cxf-core is affected in releases prior to 3.4.10, 3.5.5. Upgrade your dependency to 3.4.10, 3.5.5 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-46364?
CVE-2022-46364 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-2022-46364?
CVE-2022-46364 is classified under CWE-918: Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) (The web server receives a URL or similar request from an upstream component and retrieves the contents of this URL, but it does not sufficiently ensure that the request is being sent to the expected destination.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2022-46364?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.cxf'. 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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