CVE-2022-45143
Java vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

The JsonErrorReportValve in Apache Tomcat versions 8.5.83, 9.0.40 to 9.0.68, and 10.1.0-M1 to 10.1.1 contained a vulnerability related to improper escaping of type, message, and description values. This vulnerability was assigned CVE-2022-45143 and was disclosed in January 2023 (NVD).

Technical details

The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH) with a vector string of CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N. The issue stems from improper encoding or escaping of output (CWE-116), where user-provided data could be used to construct values that would invalidate or manipulate the JSON output (NVD).

Impact

When successfully exploited, this vulnerability could lead to the addition or modification of data through manipulation of JSON output. The vulnerability affects the integrity of the system while having no direct impact on confidentiality or availability (NetApp Security).

Mitigation and workarounds

The vulnerability has been fixed in Apache Tomcat versions 8.5.88, 9.0.74, and 10.1.8. Users are advised to upgrade to these or later versions to address the security issue (Gentoo Security).

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