CVE-2022-2046: Software Security Vulnerability Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-gmv3-cpf6-fmj8
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CVSS 4.9
CWE-434
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-2046 is a MODERATE (CVSS 4.9) security vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-434: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type) affecting Software libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The weakness occurs when the product allows the upload or transfer of dangerous file types that are automatically processed within its environment.. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2022-2046 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-2046
GHSA Identifier GHSA-gmv3-cpf6-fmj8
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 4.9
CWE Classification CWE-434: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Affected Product Software
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 4.9

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required High (PR:H)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality None (C:N)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2022-2046

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

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

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2022-2046, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree

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

Note: The mvn dependency:tree 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-434: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type, where the product allows the upload or transfer of dangerous file types that are automatically processed within its environment. In Software, 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 Directorist WordPress plugin before 7.2.3 allows administrators to download other plugins from the same vendor directly to the site, but does not check the URL domain it gets the zip files from. This could allow administrators to run code on the server, which is a problem in multisite configurations.

References

NVD — CVE-2022-2046 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-2046
plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2752034/d... WEB
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2752034/directorist?contextall=1&old=2731298&old_path=%2Fdirectorist
wpscan.com/vulnerability/03a04... WEB
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/03a04eab-be47-4195-af77-0df2a32eb807

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-2046?
CVE-2022-2046 is a security vulnerability in Software classified as a security vulnerability vulnerability under CWE-434: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type.
Which Software versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches.
What version fixes CVE-2022-2046?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-2046?
CVE-2022-2046 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.9 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-2046?
CVE-2022-2046 is classified under CWE-434: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type (The product allows the upload or transfer of dangerous file types that are automatically processed within its environment.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2022-2046?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree'. 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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