Apache SOAP RPCRouterServlet Unauthenticated Access (CVE-2022-45378)
CVE-2022-45378 Published on November 14, 2022
Apache SOAP allows unauthenticated users to potentially invoke arbitrary code
In the default configuration of Apache SOAP, an RPCRouterServlet is available without authentication. This gives an attacker the possibility to invoke methods on the classpath that meet certain criteria. Depending on what classes are available on the classpath this might even lead to arbitrary remote code execution. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2022-45378 is exploitable with network access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to be critical as this vulnerability has a high impact to the confidentiality, integrity and availability of this component.
Weakness Type
Missing Authentication for Critical Function
The software does not perform any authentication for functionality that requires a provable user identity or consumes a significant amount of resources.
Products Associated with CVE-2022-45378
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Affected Versions
Apache Software Foundation Apache SOAP:- Version Apache SOAP 2.3 is affected.
- Version Apache SOAP and below 2.3 is unknown.
- Before 2.3 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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