#VU62448 Information exposure through externally-generated error message in Apache APISIX - CVE-2022-29266

Vulnerability identifier: #VU62448

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-29266

CWE-ID: CWE-211

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Apache APISIX
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor: Apache Foundation

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to excessive data output by the application while handling error conditions. A remote attacker can obtain sensitive information on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Apache APISIX: 2.0, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, 2.9, 2.10.0 - 2.10.5, 2.11.0, 2.12.0 - 2.12.1, 2.13.0

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External links
https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2022/q2/46

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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?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.