CVE-2022-4725: Aws android sdk mobile client AWS SDK Is Vulnerable To Vulnerability

CRITICAL
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-f5h9-qx38-2hgp
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CVSS 9.8
CWE-918
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-4725 is a CRITICAL (CVSS 9.8) aws sdk is vulnerable to vulnerability (CWE-918: Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF)) affecting Aws android sdk mobile client libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves aws sdk is vulnerable to server-side request forgery (ssrf). Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.59.1.

CVE-2022-4725 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-4725
GHSA Identifier GHSA-f5h9-qx38-2hgp
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 9.8
CWE Classification CWE-918: Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF)
Affected Product Aws android sdk mobile client
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 9.8

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:H/A:H).

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 High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2022-4725

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Aws android sdk mobile client 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.amazonaws:aws-android-sdk-mobile-client fixed: 2.59.1 
<dependency>
    <groupId>com.amazonaws</groupId>
    <artifactId>aws-android-sdk-mobile-client</artifactId>
    <version>2.59.1</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=com.amazonaws

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2022-4725, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=com.amazonaws

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Aws android sdk mobile client in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.59.1), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=com.amazonaws 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-918: Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF), where the web server receives a url or similar request from an upstream component and retrieves the contents of this url, but it does not sufficiently ensure that the request is being sent to the expected destination. In Aws android sdk mobile client, 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

A vulnerability was found in AWS SDK 2.59.0. It has been rated as critical. This issue affects the function XpathUtils of the file aws-android-sdk-core/src/main/java/com/amazonaws/util/XpathUtils.java of the component XML Parser. The manipulation leads to server-side request forgery. Upgrading to version 2.59.1 can address this issue. The name of the patch is c3e6d69422e1f0c80fe53f2d757b8df97619af2b. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The identifier VDB-216737 was assigned to this vulnerability.

CVE-2022-4725 Affected Aws android sdk mobile client Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.59.1
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
com.amazonaws:aws-android-sdk-mobile-client
maven/com.amazonaws/aws-android-sdk-mobile-client
Maven
< 2.59.1
2.59.1

References

NVD — CVE-2022-4725 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-4725
Aws android sdk mobile client Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/aws-amplify/aws-sdk-android/pull/3100
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/aws-amplify/aws-sdk-android/commit/c3e6d69422e1f0c80fe53f2d757b8df97619af2b
Aws android sdk mobile client Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/aws-amplify/aws-sdk-android
Aws android sdk mobile client Release RELEASE
https://github.com/aws-amplify/aws-sdk-android/releases/tag/release_v2.59.1
vuldb.com/ WEB
https://vuldb.com/?id.216737

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-4725?
CVE-2022-4725 is a security vulnerability in Aws android sdk mobile client involving AWS SDK is vulnerable to server-side request forgery (SSRF) under CWE-918: Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF).
Which Aws android sdk mobile client versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.59.1 across affected packages: com.amazonaws:aws-android-sdk-mobile-client.
What version fixes CVE-2022-4725?
Upgrading to 2.59.1 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is aws-android-sdk-mobile-client affected?
Yes, com.amazonaws:aws-android-sdk-mobile-client is affected in releases prior to 2.59.1. Upgrade your dependency to 2.59.1 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-4725?
CVE-2022-4725 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-4725?
CVE-2022-4725 is classified under CWE-918: Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) (The web server receives a URL or similar request from an upstream component and retrieves the contents of this URL, but it does not sufficiently ensure that the request is being sent to the expected destination.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2022-4725?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=com.amazonaws'. 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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