CVE-2022-46366

Apache Tapestry prior to version 4 (EOL) allows RCE though deserialization of untrusted input

Description

Apache Tapestry 3.x allows deserialization of untrusted data, leading to remote code execution. This issue is similar to but distinct from CVE-2020-17531, which applies the the (also unsupported) 4.x version line. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects Apache Tapestry version line 3.x, which is no longer supported by the maintainer. Users are recommended to upgrade to a supported version line of Apache Tapestry.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 3.12% Top 15%
Vendor Advisory apache.org
Affected: Apache Software Foundation Apache Tapestry
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://lists.apache.org/thread/bwn1vjrvz1hq0wbdzj23wz322244swhj vendor advisory mailing list issue tracking
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/12/02/1 third party advisory mailing list
https://github.com/mandiant/Vulnerability-Disclosures/blob/master/2022/MNDT-2022-0041/MNDT-2022-0041.md third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-46366?
CVE-2022-46366 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-46366?
To fix CVE-2022-46366, 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-2022-46366 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2022-46366 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~3% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-46366?
CVE-2022-46366 affects Apache Software Foundation Apache Tapestry.
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