Information disclosure in Siemens Mendix Applications

1) Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component

EUVDB-ID: #VU65270

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 4.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-34466

CWE-ID: CWE-74 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to an expression injection issue in the Workflow subsystem of Mendix Runtime. A remote user can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Mendix Applications using Mendix 9: - - 9.11

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:siemens:mendix_applications_using_mendix_9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:siemens:mendix_applications_using_mendix_9:9.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-492173.pdficsa-22-195-10

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.