CVE-2022-29464

WSO2 Multiple Products Unrestrictive Upload of File

9.8 CRITICALActively exploited (CISA KEV)Used in ransomwarePublic exploitEPSS 100.0%

Published18 Apr 2022
Added to CISA KEV25 Apr 2022
Remediation due16 May 2022

Description

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.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork

Attack complexityLow

Privileges requiredNone

User interactionNone

ScopeUnchanged

ConfidentialityHigh

IntegrityHigh

AvailabilityHigh

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

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 Analytics5.4.0 · 5.4.1 · 5.5.0 · 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 Iam2.0.0

Wso2 Open Banking Km≥ 1.3.0 ≤ 1.5.0

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

Patch & vendor advisories

https://security.docs.wso2.com/en/latest/security-announcements/security-advisories/2022/WSO2-2021-1738/

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/166921/WSO-Arbitrary-File-Upload-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://github.com/hakivvi/CVE-2022-29464ExploitThird Party Advisory
https://security.docs.wso2.com/en/latest/security-announcements/security-advisories/2022/WSO2-2021-1738/Vendor Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2022-29464US Government Resource
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/04/22/7Mailing ListThird Party Advisory

Related CVEs

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2022-29464 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2022-29464 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 25 Apr 2022. It has been used in ransomware campaigns.

How severe is CVE-2022-29464?

CVE-2022-29464 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 100.0% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2022-29464?

Affected products include Wso2 API Manager, Wso2 Enterprise Integrator, Wso2 Identity Server, Wso2 Identity Server Analytics, Wso2 Identity Server As Key Manager, and 3 more.

How do I fix CVE-2022-29464?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.