CVE-2022-33980: Commons configuration2 Code Injection Vulnerability
CRITICALCVE-2022-33980 is a CRITICAL (CVSS 9.8) code injection vulnerability (CWE-74: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection')) affecting Commons configuration2 libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves code injection in apache commons configuration. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.8.0.
CVE-2022-33980 at a Glance
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).
How to Fix CVE-2022-33980
To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Commons configuration2 dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.
<dependency>
<groupId>org.apache.commons</groupId>
<artifactId>commons-configuration2</artifactId>
<version>2.8.0</version>
</dependency>Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release:
mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.commonsHow to Check if You Are Affected
To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2022-33980, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:
mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.commonsAnalyze the terminal output to locate any version of Commons configuration2 in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.8.0), your application is affected.
Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.commons 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-74: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection'), where the product constructs all or part of a command, data structure, or record using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify how it is parsed or interpreted when it is sent to a downstream component. In Commons configuration2, 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
CVE-2022-33980 Affected Commons configuration2 Versions
1 component(s)| Product / Package | Ecosystem | Affected Versions | Fixed Version |
|---|---|---|---|
|
org.apache.commons:commons-configuration2
|
Maven |
≥ 2.4
< 2.8.0
|
2.8.0
|
References
Frequently Asked Questions
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Machine-readable OSV JSON
OSV v1.5 Schema
{
"schema_version" : "1.4.0",
"id" : "GHSA-xj57-8qj4-c4m6",
"modified" : "2022-07-15T20:45:07Z",
"published" : "2022-07-07T00:00:26Z",
"aliases" : [ "CVE-2022-33980" ],
"summary" : "Code injection in Apache Commons Configuration",
"details" : "Apache Commons Configuration performs variable interpolation, allowing properties to be dynamically evaluated and expanded. The standard format for interpolation is \"${prefix:name}\", where \"prefix\" is used to locate an instance of org.apache.commons.configuration2.interpol.Lookup that performs the interpolation. Starting with version 2.4 and continuing through 2.7, the set of default Lookup instances included interpolators that could result in arbitrary code execution or contact with remote servers. These lookups are: - \"script\" - execute expressions using the JVM script execution engine (javax.script) - \"dns\" - resolve dns records - \"url\" - load values from urls, including from remote servers Applications using the interpolation defaults in the affected versions may be vulnerable to remote code execution or unintentional contact with remote servers if untrusted configuration values are used. Users are recommended to upgrade to Apache Commons Configuration 2.8.0, which disables the problematic interpolators by default.",
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"score" : "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H"
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"url" : "https://commons.apache.org/proper/commons-configuration/changes-report.html#a2.8.0"
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"url" : "https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20221028-0015"
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"url" : "https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5290"
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