CVE-2022-23944 Apache ShenYu 2.4.1 Improper access control

Critical 9.1 Published Updated

Attackers can access plugin APIs without authentication, potentially reading or modifying configuration data in Apache ShenYu.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2022-23944?

CVE-2022-23944 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in Apache ShenYu (incubating), published on 25 Jan 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

User can access /plugin api without authentication. This issue affected Apache ShenYu 2.4.0 and 2.4.1.

Weakness: CWE-306, CWE-862

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-23944?

2 open source packages ship an affected version, including org.apache.shenyu:shenyu-common. It affects 1 product.

PackageAffectedFixed in
org.apache.shenyu:shenyu-common MavenFrom 2.4.02.4.2
org.apache.shenyu:shenyu-common MavenFrom 2.4.02.4.2

Products include Apache Shenyu.

How do I fix CVE-2022-23944?

Upgrade org.apache.shenyu:shenyu-common to 2.4.2 or later.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2022-23944 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-23944 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Nuclei template.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-6v39-p2xq-g5c3.

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