CVE-2022-4245: Codehaus-plexus: xml external entity (xxe) injection
First published: Thu Dec 01 2022(Updated: )
A flaw was found in codehaus-plexus. The `org.codehaus.plexus.util.xml.XmlWriterUtil#writeComment` fails to sanitize comments for a `-->` sequence. This issue means that text contained in the command string could be interpreted as XML and allow for XML injection.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com secalert@redhat.com secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Codehaus-plexus Project Codehaus-plexus | <3.0.24 | |
| Redhat Integration Camel K | <1.10.1 | |
| redhat/codehaus-plexus | <3.0.24 | 3.0.24 |
| maven/org.codehaus.plexus:plexus-utils | <3.0.24 | 3.0.24 |
| Codehaus-plexus Plexus-utils | <3.0.24 |
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Reference Links
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-4245
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:3906
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2022-4245
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2149843
- https://github.com/codehaus-plexus/plexus-utils/issues/3
- https://github.com/codehaus-plexus/plexus-utils/commit/f933e5e78dc2637e485447ed821fe14904f110de
- https://security.snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JAVA-ORGCODEHAUSPLEXUS-461102
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-jcwr-x25h-x5fh (Advisory)
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2157638
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2157639
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2157640
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2157641
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2157642
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2157643
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2157644
- https://issues.redhat.com/browse/RHDM-1949
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2022-4245
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:2135
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-4245?
CVE-2022-4245 is a vulnerability found in codehaus-plexus that allows for XML injection.
How does CVE-2022-4245 affect codehaus-plexus?
CVE-2022-4245 affects codehaus-plexus by failing to sanitize comments for a `-->` sequence, allowing for potential XML injection.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-4245?
The severity of CVE-2022-4245 is medium (CVSS score of 4).
How can I fix CVE-2022-4245?
To fix CVE-2022-4245, update codehaus-plexus to version 3.0.24 or higher.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-4245?
You can find more information about CVE-2022-4245 at the following references: [Link 1](https://security.snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JAVA-ORGCODEHAUSPLEXUS-461102), [Link 2](https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2157638), [Link 3](https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2157639).
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