#VU70443 Information disclosure in Apache CXF - CVE-2022-46363

Vulnerability identifier: #VU70443

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-46363

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Apache CXF
Server applications / Frameworks for developing and running applications

Vendor: Apache Foundation

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to excessive data output when the CXFServlet is configured with both the static-resources-list and redirect-query-check attributes. A remote attacker can gain list directories on the system or exfiltrate code.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Apache CXF: 3.4.0 - 3.5.4

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External links
https://lists.apache.org/thread/pdzo1qgyplf4y523tnnzrcm7hoco3l8c

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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.