Vulnerability identifier: #VU59997

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-23944

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
ShenYu
Web applications / Other software

Vendor: Apache Foundation

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions to the /plugin API. A remote non-authenticated attacker can bypass implemented security restrictions and gain unauthorized access to the application.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

ShenYu: 2.4.0 - 2.4.1

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External links
http://lists.apache.org/thread/dbrjnnlrf80dr0f92k5r2ysfvf1kr67y

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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.