CVE-2022-4963: Spring Framework SQL Injection Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-4h5h-p23f-hjqf
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CVSS 5.5
CWE-89
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-4963 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.5) sql injection vulnerability (CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')) affecting Spring Framework libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves sql injection in folio spring module core. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.0.0.

CVE-2022-4963 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-4963
GHSA Identifier GHSA-4h5h-p23f-hjqf
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.5
CWE Classification CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Affected Product Spring Framework
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 5.5

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

Attack Vector Adjacent (AV:A)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required Low (PR:L)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality Low (C:L)
Integrity Low (I:L)
Availability Low (A:L)

How to Fix CVE-2022-4963

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Spring Framework 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.folio:spring-module-core fixed: 2.0.0 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.folio</groupId>
    <artifactId>spring-module-core</artifactId>
    <version>2.0.0</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.folio

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2022-4963, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.folio

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Spring Framework in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.0.0), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.folio 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-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection'), where the product constructs all or part of an sql command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended sql command when it is sent to a downstream component. without sufficient removal or quoting of sql syntax in user-controllable inputs, the generated sql query can cause those inputs to be interpreted as sql instead of ordinary user data. In Spring Framework, 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 Folio Spring Module Core before 2.0.0. Affected by this issue is the function dropSchema of the file tenant/src/main/java/org/folio/spring/tenant/hibernate/HibernateSchemaService.java of the component Schema Name Handler. The manipulation leads to sql injection. Upgrading to version 2.0.0 is able to address this issue. The name of the patch is d374a5f77e6b58e36f0e0e4419be18b95edcd7ff. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-257516.

CVE-2022-4963 Affected Spring Framework Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.0.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.folio:spring-module-core
maven/org.folio/spring-module-core
Maven
< 2.0.0
2.0.0

References

NVD — CVE-2022-4963 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-4963
Spring Framework Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/folio-org/spring-module-core/pull/39
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/folio-org/spring-module-core/commit/d374a5f77e6b58e36f0e0e4419be18b95edcd7ff
Spring Framework Release RELEASE
https://github.com/folio-org/spring-module-core/releases/tag/v2.0.0
vuldb.com/ WEB
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.257516
vuldb.com/ WEB
https://vuldb.com/?id.257516

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-4963?
CVE-2022-4963 is a security vulnerability in Spring Framework involving SQL injection in Folio Spring Module Core under CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection').
Which Spring Framework versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.0.0 across affected packages: org.folio:spring-module-core.
What version fixes CVE-2022-4963?
Upgrading to 2.0.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is spring-module-core affected?
Yes, org.folio:spring-module-core is affected in releases prior to 2.0.0. Upgrade your dependency to 2.0.0 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-4963?
CVE-2022-4963 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-4963?
CVE-2022-4963 is classified under CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') (The product constructs all or part of an SQL command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended SQL command when it is sent to a downstream component. Without sufficient removal or quoting of SQL syntax in user-controllable inputs, the generated SQL query can cause those inputs to be interpreted as SQL instead of ordinary user data.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2022-4963?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.folio'. 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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