CVE-2022-39230

Security issue in fhir-works-on-aws-authz-smart

Description

fhir-works-on-aws-authz-smart is an implementation of the authorization interface from the FHIR Works interface. Versions 3.1.1 and 3.1.2 are subject to Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor. This issue allows a client of the API to retrieve more information than the client’s OAuth scope permits when making “search-type” requests. This issue would not allow a client to retrieve information about individuals other than those the client was already authorized to access. Users of fhir-works-on-aws-authz-smart 3.1.1 or 3.1.2 should upgrade to version 3.1.3 or higher immediately. Versions 3.1.0 and below are unaffected. There is no workaround for this issue.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.09%
Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: awslabs fhir-works-on-aws-authz-smart
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/awslabs/fhir-works-on-aws-authz-smart/security/advisories/GHSA-vv7x-7w4m-q72f third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-39230?
CVE-2022-39230 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-39230?
To fix CVE-2022-39230, 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-2022-39230 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-39230 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-2022-39230?
CVE-2022-39230 affects awslabs fhir-works-on-aws-authz-smart.
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