CVE-2022-2712: Web Path Traversal Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-3g5w-6pw7-6hrp
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CVSS 6.5
CWE-22
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-2712 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.5) path traversal vulnerability (CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')) affecting Web libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves path traversal in eclipse glassfish. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 7.0.0.

CVE-2022-2712 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-2712
GHSA Identifier GHSA-3g5w-6pw7-6hrp
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.5
CWE Classification CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
Affected Product Web
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 6.5

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:R/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 Required (UI:R)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2022-2712

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Web 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.glassfish.main.web:web fixed: 7.0.0 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.glassfish.main.web</groupId>
    <artifactId>web</artifactId>
    <version>7.0.0</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.glassfish.main.web

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2022-2712, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.glassfish.main.web

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Web in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 7.0.0), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.glassfish.main.web 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-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal'), where the product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory. In Web, 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

In Eclipse GlassFish versions 5.1.0 to 6.2.5, there is a vulnerability in relative path traversal because it does not filter request path starting with './'. Successful exploitation could allow an remote unauthenticated attacker to access critical data, such as configuration files and deployed application source code.

CVE-2022-2712 Affected Web Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
7.0.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.glassfish.main.web:web
maven/org.glassfish.main.web/web
Maven
≥ 5.1.0
< 7.0.0
7.0.0

References

NVD — CVE-2022-2712 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-2712
Web Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/eclipse-ee4j/glassfish/pull/24077
bugs.eclipse.org/580502 WEB
https://bugs.eclipse.org/580502

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-2712?
CVE-2022-2712 is a security vulnerability in Web involving Path Traversal In Eclipse GlassFish under CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal').
Which Web versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 7.0.0 across affected packages: org.glassfish.main.web:web.
What version fixes CVE-2022-2712?
Upgrading to 7.0.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is web affected?
Yes, org.glassfish.main.web:web is affected in releases prior to 7.0.0. Upgrade your dependency to 7.0.0 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-2712?
CVE-2022-2712 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-2712?
CVE-2022-2712 is classified under CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') (The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2022-2712?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.glassfish.main.web'. 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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