Remote code execution in Apache SOAP

1) Exposed dangerous method or function

EUVDB-ID: #VU69289

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-45378

CWE-ID: CWE-749 - Exposed Dangerous Method or Function

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.

The vulnerability exists due to missing authentication when accessing the RPCRouterServlet servlet. A remote attacker can invoke certain methods on the classpath and execute arbitrary code on the system.

Mitigation

Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Note, the project is no longer maintained.

Vulnerable software versions

Apache SOAP: 1.2 - 2.3.1

External links

http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2022/q4/142

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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