CVE-2022-38180: Medium severity ktor vulnerability

Published Aug 12, 2022
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Updated

In JetBrains Ktor before 2.1.0 the wrong authentication provider could be selected in some cases

Affected Software

1 affected component
JetBrains Ktor<2.1.0

Event History

Aug 12, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:55 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:55 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-38180?

CVE-2022-38180 is a vulnerability in JetBrains Ktor before version 2.1.0 where the wrong authentication provider could be selected in some cases.

2

How severe is CVE-2022-38180?

CVE-2022-38180 has a severity score of 6.5 (medium).

3

How does CVE-2022-38180 affect JetBrains Ktor?

CVE-2022-38180 affects JetBrains Ktor before version 2.1.0.

4

How can I fix CVE-2022-38180?

To fix CVE-2022-38180, update JetBrains Ktor to version 2.1.0 or later.

5

Is there any additional information about CVE-2022-38180?

For more information about CVE-2022-38180, you can refer to the following resources: [GitHub Pull Request](https://github.com/ktorio/ktor/pull/3092) and [JetBrains Security Bulletin](https://www.jetbrains.com/privacy-security/issues-fixed/).

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