Vulnerability identifier: #VU69289

Vulnerability 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

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Apache SOAP
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor: Apache Foundation

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Note, the project is no longer maintained.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

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

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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.