CVE-2022-39384

OpenZeppelin Contracts initializer reentrancy may lead to double initialization

Description

OpenZeppelin Contracts is a library for secure smart contract development. Before version 4.4.1 but after 3.2.0, initializer functions that are invoked separate from contract creation (the most prominent example being minimal proxies) may be reentered if they make an untrusted non-view external call. Once an initializer has finished running it can never be re-executed. However, an exception put in place to support multiple inheritance made reentrancy possible in the scenario described above, breaking the expectation that there is a single execution. Note that upgradeable proxies are commonly initialized together with contract creation, where reentrancy is not feasible, so the impact of this issue is believed to be minor. This issue has been patched, please upgrade to version 4.4.1. As a workaround, avoid untrusted external calls during initialization.

Category

5.6
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.10%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: OpenZeppelin openzeppelin-contracts
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-39384?
CVE-2022-39384 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-39384?
To fix CVE-2022-39384, 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-2022-39384 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-39384 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-2022-39384?
CVE-2022-39384 affects OpenZeppelin openzeppelin-contracts.
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