CVE-2022-1782: Para core Para-core Vulnerability

CRITICAL
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-phvw-r25p-8xv7
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CVSS 9.4
CWE-79
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-1782 is a CRITICAL (CVSS 9.4) para-core vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Para core libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves para-core. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.45.11.

CVE-2022-1782 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-1782
GHSA Identifier GHSA-phvw-r25p-8xv7
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 9.4
CWE Classification CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Affected Product Para core
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 9.4

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L).

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 Low (A:L)

How to Fix CVE-2022-1782

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Para 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.

com.erudika:para-core fixed: 1.45.11 
<dependency>
    <groupId>com.erudika</groupId>
    <artifactId>para-core</artifactId>
    <version>1.45.11</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=com.erudika

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2022-1782, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=com.erudika

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Para core in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.45.11), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=com.erudika 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-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting'), where the product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. In Para 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

Cross-site Scripting (XSS) - Generic in GitHub repository erudika/para prior to v1.45.11.

CVE-2022-1782 Affected Para core Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.45.11
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
com.erudika:para-core
maven/com.erudika/para-core
Maven
< 1.45.11
1.45.11

References

NVD — CVE-2022-1782 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-1782
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/erudika/para/commit/9d844f31333475a0394dd14b901ea50674b281f8
Para core Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/erudika/para
huntr.dev/bounties/7555693f-9... WEB
https://huntr.dev/bounties/7555693f-94e4-4183-98cb-3497da6df028

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-1782?
CVE-2022-1782 is a security vulnerability in Para core involving para-core under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Para core versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.45.11 across affected packages: com.erudika:para-core.
What version fixes CVE-2022-1782?
Upgrading to 1.45.11 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is para-core affected?
Yes, com.erudika:para-core is affected in releases prior to 1.45.11. Upgrade your dependency to 1.45.11 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-1782?
CVE-2022-1782 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.4 (CRITICAL) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-1782?
CVE-2022-1782 is classified under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') (The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2022-1782?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=com.erudika'. 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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