#VU69912 LDAP injection in Apache Camel - CVE-2022-45046

Vulnerability identifier: #VU69912

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-45046

CWE-ID: CWE-90

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Apache Camel
Server applications / Frameworks for developing and running applications

Vendor: Apache Foundation

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation when processing DLAP queries. A remote non-authenticated attacker can send a specially crafted LDAP query via the filter option to the application, bypass authentication process and gain unauthorized access to the application.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Apache Camel: 3.14.0 - 3.18.3

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External links
https://camel.apache.org/security/CVE-2022-45046.html
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/12/05/2

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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.