CVE-2022-23223: Shenyu common Password Exposure Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-7wq4-89xx-g62j
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CVSS 7.5
CWE-522
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-23223 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.5) password exposure vulnerability (CWE-522: Insufficiently Protected Credentials) affecting Shenyu common libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves password exposure in shenyu. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.4.2.

CVE-2022-23223 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-23223
GHSA Identifier GHSA-7wq4-89xx-g62j
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.5
CWE Classification CWE-522: Insufficiently Protected Credentials
Affected Product Shenyu common
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.5

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:N/A:N).

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 None (I:N)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2022-23223

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Shenyu common 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.shenyu:shenyu-common fixed: 2.4.2 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.shenyu</groupId>
    <artifactId>shenyu-common</artifactId>
    <version>2.4.2</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.shenyu

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2022-23223, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

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

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Shenyu common in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.4.2), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.shenyu 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-522: Insufficiently Protected Credentials, where the product transmits or stores authentication credentials, but it uses an insecure method that is susceptible to unauthorized interception and/or retrieval. In Shenyu common, 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

On Apache ShenYu versions 2.4.0 and 2.4.1, and endpoint existed that disclosed the passwords of all users. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.4.2 or later.

CVE-2022-23223 Affected Shenyu common Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.4.2
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.apache.shenyu:shenyu-common
maven/org.apache.shenyu/shenyu-common
Maven
≥ 2.4.0
< 2.4.2
2.4.2

References

NVD — CVE-2022-23223 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-23223
Shenyu common Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/shenyu/pull/2357
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/apache/shenyu/commit/0e826ceae97a1258cb15c73a3072118c920e8654
Shenyu common Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/incubator-shenyu
Shenyu common Release RELEASE
https://github.com/apache/incubator-shenyu/releases/tag/v2.4.2
lists.apache.org/thread/q2gg6ny6lpkp... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread/q2gg6ny6lpkph7nkrvjzqdvqpm805v8s
Shenyu common Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/01/25/7
Shenyu common Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/01/26/4

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-23223?
CVE-2022-23223 is a security vulnerability in Shenyu common involving Password exposure in ShenYu under CWE-522: Insufficiently Protected Credentials.
Which Shenyu common versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.4.2 across affected packages: org.apache.shenyu:shenyu-common.
What version fixes CVE-2022-23223?
Upgrading to 2.4.2 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is shenyu-common affected?
Yes, org.apache.shenyu:shenyu-common is affected in releases prior to 2.4.2. Upgrade your dependency to 2.4.2 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-23223?
CVE-2022-23223 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-23223?
CVE-2022-23223 is classified under CWE-522: Insufficiently Protected Credentials (The product transmits or stores authentication credentials, but it uses an insecure method that is susceptible to unauthorized interception and/or retrieval.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2022-23223?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.shenyu'. 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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