CVE-2022-21707

Incorrect Authorization in wasmCloud

Description

wasmCloud Host Runtime is a server process that securely hosts and provides dispatch for web assembly (WASM) actors and capability providers. In versions prior to 0.52.2 actors can bypass capability authorization. Actors are normally required to declare their capabilities for inbound invocations, but with this vulnerability actor capability claims are not verified upon receiving invocations. This compromises the security model for actors as they can receive unauthorized invocations from linked capability providers. The problem has been patched in versions `0.52.2` and greater. There is no workaround and users are advised to upgrade to an unaffected version as soon as possible.

Categories

6.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.11%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: wasmCloud wasmcloud-otp
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-21707?
CVE-2022-21707 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-21707?
To fix CVE-2022-21707, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2022-21707 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-21707 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-21707?
CVE-2022-21707 affects wasmCloud wasmcloud-otp.
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