Improper input validation in Apache Santuario



Published: 2023-01-17 | Updated: 2023-02-08
Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2022-47966
CWE-ID CWE-20
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit Vulnerability #1 is being exploited in the wild.
Vulnerable software
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Apache Santuario XML Security for Java
Universal components / Libraries / Libraries used by multiple products

Vendor

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Input validation error

EUVDB-ID: #VU71210

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 9.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:H/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-47966

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to unspecified error in the Apache Santuario, which affects Zoho ManageEngine products, when SAML SSO is enabled. A remote non-authenticated attacker can bypass authentication process and compromise the affected system.

Note, the vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Apache Santuario XML Security for Java: before 3.0.1

External links

http://www.manageengine.com/security/advisory/CVE/cve-2022-47966.html


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?

Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.



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