CVE-2022-24289: Cayenne server Deserialization Of Untrusted Data Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-c58c-w527-h77p
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CVSS 8.8
CWE-502
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-24289 is a HIGH (CVSS 8.8) deserialization of untrusted data vulnerability (CWE-502: Deserialization of Untrusted Data) affecting Cayenne server libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves deserialization of untrusted data in apache cayenne. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 4.1.1.

CVE-2022-24289 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-24289
GHSA Identifier GHSA-c58c-w527-h77p
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 8.8
CWE Classification CWE-502: Deserialization of Untrusted Data
Affected Product Cayenne server
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 8.8

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

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required Low (PR:L)
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-2022-24289

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Cayenne server 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.cayenne:cayenne-server fixed: 4.1.1 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.cayenne</groupId>
    <artifactId>cayenne-server</artifactId>
    <version>4.1.1</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.cayenne

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2022-24289, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

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

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Cayenne server in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 4.1.1), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.cayenne 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-502: Deserialization of Untrusted Data, where the product deserializes untrusted data without sufficiently ensuring that the resulting data will be valid. In Cayenne server, 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

Hessian serialization is a network protocol that supports object-based transmission. Apache Cayenne's optional Remote Object Persistence (ROP) feature is a web services-based technology that provides object persistence and query functionality to 'remote' applications. In Apache Cayenne 4.1 and earlier, running on non-current patch versions of Java, an attacker with client access to Cayenne ROP can transmit a malicious payload to any vulnerable third-party dependency on the server. This can result in arbitrary code execution.

CVE-2022-24289 Affected Cayenne server Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
4.1.1
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.apache.cayenne:cayenne-server
maven/org.apache.cayenne/cayenne-server
Maven
< 4.1.1
4.1.1

References

NVD — CVE-2022-24289 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-24289
lists.apache.org/thread/zthjy83t3o66... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread/zthjy83t3o66x7xcbygn2vg3yjvlc9vc
Cayenne server Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/02/11/1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-24289?
CVE-2022-24289 is a security vulnerability in Cayenne server involving Deserialization of untrusted data in Apache Cayenne under CWE-502: Deserialization of Untrusted Data.
Which Cayenne server versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 4.1.1 across affected packages: org.apache.cayenne:cayenne-server.
What version fixes CVE-2022-24289?
Upgrading to 4.1.1 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is cayenne-server affected?
Yes, org.apache.cayenne:cayenne-server is affected in releases prior to 4.1.1. Upgrade your dependency to 4.1.1 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-24289?
CVE-2022-24289 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-24289?
CVE-2022-24289 is classified under CWE-502: Deserialization of Untrusted Data (The product deserializes untrusted data without sufficiently ensuring that the resulting data will be valid.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2022-24289?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.cayenne'. 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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