CVE-2022-47937: Org.apache.sling.commons.json Apache Sling Commons JSON Bundle Vulnerability

CRITICAL
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-8j28-34qq-gmch
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CVSS 9.8
CWE-20
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-47937 is a CRITICAL (CVSS 9.8) apache sling commons json bundle vulnerability (CWE-20: Improper Input Validation) affecting Org.apache.sling.commons.json libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves apache sling commons json bundle vulnerable to improper input validation. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2022-47937 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-47937
GHSA Identifier GHSA-8j28-34qq-gmch
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 9.8
CWE Classification CWE-20: Improper Input Validation
Affected Product Org.apache.sling.commons.json
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-2022-47937

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Org.apache.sling.commons.json 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.sling:org.apache.sling.commons.json fixed: Latest secure release 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.sling</groupId>
    <artifactId>org.apache.sling.commons.json</artifactId>
    <version>Latest secure release</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.sling

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2022-47937, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

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

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Org.apache.sling.commons.json 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 -Dincludes=org.apache.sling 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-20: Improper Input Validation, where the product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. In Org.apache.sling.commons.json, 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

Improper input validation in the Apache Sling Commons JSON bundle allows an attacker to trigger unexpected errors by supplying specially-crafted input. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer. The org.apache.sling.commons.json bundle has been deprecated as of March 2017 and should not be used anymore. Consumers are encouraged to consider the Apache Sling Commons Johnzon OSGi bundle provided by the Apache Sling project, but may of course use other JSON libraries.

CVE-2022-47937 Affected Org.apache.sling.commons.json Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.apache.sling:org.apache.sling.commons.json
maven/org.apache.sling/org.apache.sling.commons.json
Maven
≤ 2.0.20

References

NVD — CVE-2022-47937 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-47937
Org.apache.sling.commons.json Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/sling-org-apache-sling-commons-johnzon
issues.apache.org/jira/browse/sling-6... WEB
https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/SLING-6536
lists.apache.org/thread/sws7z50x47gv... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread/sws7z50x47gv0c38q4kx6ktqrvrrg1pm
Org.apache.sling.commons.json Security Information SECURITY
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/05/15/2
Org.apache.sling.commons.json Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/05/15/2

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-47937?
CVE-2022-47937 is a security vulnerability in Org.apache.sling.commons.json involving Apache Sling Commons JSON bundle vulnerable to Improper Input Validation under CWE-20: Improper Input Validation.
Which Org.apache.sling.commons.json versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: org.apache.sling:org.apache.sling.commons.json.
What version fixes CVE-2022-47937?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is org.apache.sling.commons.json affected?
Yes, org.apache.sling:org.apache.sling.commons.json is affected in releases prior to Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-47937?
CVE-2022-47937 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-2022-47937?
CVE-2022-47937 is classified under CWE-20: Improper Input Validation (The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2022-47937?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.sling'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
Machine-readable OSV JSON OSV v1.5 Schema
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  "schema_version" : "1.4.0",
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