CVE-2022-25757: Apache APISIX: the body_schema check in request-validation plugin can be bypassed
In Apache APISIX before 2.13.0, when decoding JSON with duplicate keys, lua-cjson will choose the last occurred value as the result. By passing a JSON with a duplicate key, the attacker can bypass the bodyschema validation in the request-validation plugin. For example, {"stringpayload":"bad","stringpayload":"good"} can be used to hide the "bad" input. Systems satisfy three conditions below are affected by this attack: 1. use bodyschema validation in the request-validation plugin 2. upstream application uses a special JSON library that chooses the first occurred value, like jsoniter or gojay 3. upstream application does not validate the input anymore. The fix in APISIX is to re-encode the validated JSON input back into the request body at the side of APISIX. Improper Input Validation vulnerability in COMPONENT of Apache APISIX allows an attacker to IMPACT. This issue affects Apache APISIX Apache APISIX version 2.12.1 and prior versions.
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What is CVE-2022-25757?
CVE-2022-25757 is a vulnerability in Apache APISIX before version 2.13.0 that allows an attacker to bypass the body_schema validation in the request-validation plugin.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-25757?
CVE-2022-25757 has a severity rating of 9.8, which is considered critical.
How is Apache APISIX before version 2.13.0 affected by CVE-2022-25757?
Apache APISIX before version 2.13.0 is affected by CVE-2022-25757, allowing an attacker to bypass the body_schema validation in the request-validation plugin.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2022-25757?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2022-25757 by passing a JSON with duplicate keys, which lua-cjson will choose the last occurred value as the result, bypassing the body_schema validation.
Is there a fix for CVE-2022-25757?
Yes, upgrading to Apache APISIX version 2.13.0 or later will fix CVE-2022-25757.