CVE-2022-45378 Apache SOAP allows unauthenticated users to potentially invoke arbitrary code
Unauthenticated attackers can invoke arbitrary methods on the classpath, potentially leading to remote code execution in the unsupported Apache SOAP library.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2022-45378?
CVE-2022-45378 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in Apache SOAP, published on 14 Nov 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In the default configuration of Apache SOAP, an RPCRouterServlet is available without authentication. This gives an attacker the possibility to invoke methods on the classpath that meet certain criteria. Depending on what classes are available on the classpath this might even lead to arbitrary remote code execution. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.
Weakness: CWE-306
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-45378?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including soap:soap. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
soap:soap Maven | From 0.0.0 | None |
soap:soap Maven | From 0.0.0 | None |
Products include Apache Soap.
How do I fix CVE-2022-45378?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-45378 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2022-45378 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-45378 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apache SOAP
Sources
Also known as GHSA-789v-h9hw-38pg.