CVE-2022-4725

AWS SDK XML Parser XpathUtils.java XpathUtils server-side request forgery

Description

A vulnerability was found in AWS SDK 2.59.0. It has been rated as critical. This issue affects the function XpathUtils of the file aws-android-sdk-core/src/main/java/com/amazonaws/util/XpathUtils.java of the component XML Parser. The manipulation leads to server-side request forgery. Upgrading to version 2.59.1 is able to address this issue. The name of the patch is c3e6d69422e1f0c80fe53f2d757b8df97619af2b. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The identifier VDB-216737 was assigned to this vulnerability.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.06%
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Affected: n/a AWS SDK
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References

Link Tags
https://vuldb.com/?id.216737 third party advisory vdb entry technical description
https://github.com/aws-amplify/aws-sdk-android/pull/3100 patch related third party advisory
https://github.com/aws-amplify/aws-sdk-android/commit/c3e6d69422e1f0c80fe53f2d757b8df97619af2b patch mitigation third party advisory
https://github.com/aws-amplify/aws-sdk-android/releases/tag/release_v2.59.1 mitigation third party advisory release notes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-4725?
CVE-2022-4725 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-4725?
To fix CVE-2022-4725, 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-2022-4725 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-4725 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-2022-4725?
CVE-2022-4725 affects n/a AWS SDK.
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