Multiple vulnerabilities in VMware Spring Cloud Gateway



| Updated: 2024-06-21
Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
CVE-ID CVE-2022-22947
CVE-2022-22946
CWE-ID CWE-94
CWE-254
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit Vulnerability #1 is being exploited in the wild.
Public exploit code for vulnerability #2 is available.
Vulnerable software
 Spring Cloud Gateway
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor VMware, Inc

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.

1) Code Injection

EUVDB-ID: #VU60982

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 9.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-22947

CWE-ID: CWE-94 - Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a code injection attack when the Gateway Actuator endpoint is enabled. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP POST request and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Spring Cloud Gateway: 3.0.0 - 3.1.0

CPE2.3 External links

https://tanzu.vmware.com/security/cve-2022-22947
https://spring.io/blog/2022/03/01/spring-cloud-gateway-cve-reports-published


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.

2) Security features bypass

EUVDB-ID: #VU60983

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-22946

CWE-ID: CWE-254 - Security Features

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to bypass security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to a security bypass issue when using an HTTP2 insecure TrustManager. A local user can send a specially crafted request and connect to remote services with invalid or custom certificates.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Spring Cloud Gateway: 3.1.0

CPE2.3 External links

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/220810


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.



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