CVE-2022-29464: WSO2 Multiple Products Unrestrictive Upload of File Vulnerability

Published Apr 18, 2022
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Updated

Certain WSO2 products allow unrestricted file upload with resultant remote code execution. The attacker must use a /fileupload endpoint with a Content-Disposition directory traversal sequence to reach a directory under the web root, such as a ../../../../repository/deployment/server/webapps directory. This affects WSO2 API Manager 2.2.0 and above through 4.0.0; WSO2 Identity Server 5.2.0 and above through 5.11.0; WSO2 Identity Server Analytics 5.4.0, 5.4.1, 5.5.0, and 5.6.0; WSO2 Identity Server as Key Manager 5.3.0 and above through 5.10.0; and WSO2 Enterprise Integrator 6.2.0 and above through 6.6.0.

Other sources

Certain WSO2 products allow unrestricted file upload with resultant remote code execution. The attacker must use a /fileupload endpoint with a Content-Disposition directory traversal sequence to reach a directory under the web root, such as a ../../../../repository/deployment/server/webapps directory. This affects WSO2 API Manager 2.2.0 up to 4.0.0, WSO2 Identity Server 5.2.0 up to 5.11.0, WSO2 Identity Server Analytics 5.4.0, 5.4.1, 5.5.0 and 5.6.0, WSO2 Identity Server as Key Manager 5.3.0 up to 5.11.0, WSO2 Enterprise Integrator 6.2.0 up to 6.6.0, WSO2 Open Banking AM 1.4.0 up to 2.0.0 and WSO2 Open Banking KM 1.4.0, up to 2.0.0.

Multiple WSO2 products allow for unrestricted file upload, resulting in remote code execution.

CISA

Affected Software

12 affected components
WSO2 API Manager>=2.2.0<=4.0.0
WSO2 Enterprise Integrator>=6.2.0<=6.6.0
WSO2 Identity Server>=5.2.0<=5.11.0
WSO2 Identity Server Analytics=5.4.0
WSO2 Identity Server Analytics=5.4.1
WSO2 Identity Server Analytics=5.5.0
WSO2 Identity Server Analytics=5.6.0
WSO2 Identity Server as Key Manager>=5.3.0<=5.10.0
WSO2 Open Banking AM>=1.3.0<=2.0.0
WSO2 Open Banking Iam=2.0.0
WSO2 Open Banking KM>=1.3.0<=1.5.0
WSO2 Multiple Products

Event History

Apr 18, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Apr 25, 2022
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
Known Ransomware
via CISA·12:00 AM
Oct 27, 58448
Event
01:14 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-29464?

CVE-2022-29464 is a vulnerability that allows unrestricted file upload with resultant remote code execution in certain WSO2 products.

2

How severe is CVE-2022-29464?

CVE-2022-29464 has a severity rating of 9.8 (critical).

3

Which WSO2 products are affected by CVE-2022-29464?

WSO2 API Manager, WSO2 Enterprise Integrator, WSO2 Identity Server, WSO2 Identity Server Analytics, and WSO2 Identity Server as Key Manager are affected by CVE-2022-29464.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2022-29464?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2022-29464 by using a /fileupload endpoint with a Content-Disposition directory traversal sequence to upload malicious files and execute remote code.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-29464?

You can find more information about CVE-2022-29464 on the following sources: [Packet Storm Security](http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/166921/WSO-Arbitrary-File-Upload-Remote-Code-Execution.html), [Openwall OSS Security Mailing List](http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/04/22/7), [WSO2 Security Advisory](https://docs.wso2.com/display/Security/Security+Advisory+WSO2-2021-1738).

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