Vulnerabilities in pkg:maven/org.zaproxy/zap

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-j7xg-5549-jr3j
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-27820 is a MODERATE (CVSS 4.0) improper certificate validation vulnerability (CWE-295: Improper Certificate Validation) affecting Zap libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves improper certificate validation in owasp zap. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

1 Known Advisory Record(s)
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pkg:maven/org.zaproxy/zap

1 Known Advisory Record(s)

Vulnerability advisories affecting package pkg:maven/org.zaproxy/zap. Select an advisory below to view technical details or fixes.

Advisory ID CVE / NVD Severity Summary
GHSA-j7xg-5549-jr3j CVE-2022-27820 MODERATE Improper Certificate Validation in OWASP ZAP

CVE-2022-27820 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-27820
GHSA Identifier GHSA-j7xg-5549-jr3j
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 4.0
CWE Classification CWE-295: Improper Certificate Validation
Affected Product Zap
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 4.0

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

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity High (AC:H)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Changed (S:C)
Confidentiality None (C:N)
Integrity Low (I:L)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2022-27820

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Zap 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.zaproxy:zap fixed: Latest secure release 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.zaproxy</groupId>
    <artifactId>zap</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.zaproxy

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2022-27820, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.zaproxy

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Zap 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.zaproxy 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-295: Improper Certificate Validation, where the product does not validate, or incorrectly validates, a certificate. In Zap, 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

OWASP Zed Attack Proxy (ZAP) through w2022-03-21 does not verify the TLS certificate chain of an HTTPS server.

CVE-2022-27820 Affected Zap Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.zaproxy:zap
maven/org.zaproxy/zap
Maven
≤ 2.11.1

References

NVD — CVE-2022-27820 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-27820
Zap Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/zaproxy/zaproxy/issues/7165
Zap Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/zaproxy/zaproxy/releases
Zap Security Information SECURITY
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/03/23/1
Zap Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/03/24/3

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-27820?
CVE-2022-27820 is a security vulnerability in Zap involving Improper Certificate Validation in OWASP ZAP under CWE-295: Improper Certificate Validation.
Which Zap versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: org.zaproxy:zap.
What version fixes CVE-2022-27820?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is zap affected?
Yes, org.zaproxy:zap 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-2022-27820?
CVE-2022-27820 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.0 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-27820?
CVE-2022-27820 is classified under CWE-295: Improper Certificate Validation (The product does not validate, or incorrectly validates, a certificate.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2022-27820?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.zaproxy'. 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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