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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2022-45470
CVE-2022-45470:
Java vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
A vulnerability identified as CVE-2022-45470 was discovered in Apache Hama, involving missing input validation that could lead to information disclosure through path traversal and cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks. The vulnerability was reported by QSec-Team and disclosed on November 21, 2022. Since Apache Hama is End-of-Life (EOL), these security issues are not expected to receive fixes (Apache List, Openwall).
Technical details
The vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation mechanisms in Apache Hama, which creates potential security weaknesses. The issue manifests in two forms: a path traversal vulnerability that could lead to information disclosure, and a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability (CVE Mitre).
Impact
The vulnerability could allow attackers to perform information disclosure through path traversal attacks and execute cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks against affected systems (Apache List).
Mitigation and workarounds
No official fixes or patches are expected to be released as Apache Hama is End-of-Life (EOL). Users are advised to migrate to alternative supported solutions (Apache List).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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