Shell Injection Vulnerability in Apache Maven maven-shared-utils
Summary
CVE-2022-29599: In Apache Maven maven-shared-utils prior to version 3.3.3, the Commandline class can emit double-quoted strings without proper escaping, allowing shell injection attacks. Affects maven-shared-utils across 2 version ranges.
< 3.3.0-1+deb11u1
< cc010396156386d95e2acbc28f7aba32590243a2
Fixed in 3.3.0-1+deb11u1. How to fix ↓
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Background
Apache Maven maven-shared-utils is a library that provides shared utilities for Maven projects. It is widely used in the Java ecosystem for building and managing projects. The library includes various functionalities, such as command-line handling, which is crucial for executing Maven commands. However, prior to version 3.3.3, the Commandline class within this library had a significant vulnerability that could lead to shell injection attacks, compromising the security of applications using this library.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability, identified as CVE-2022-29599, arises from the Commandline class's failure to properly escape double-quoted strings. This oversight allows attackers to inject malicious shell commands when the application processes user input. The ramifications of this vulnerability can be severe, potentially leading to unauthorized command execution, data breaches, or system compromise. The issue affects multiple versions of the maven-shared-utils library, making it critical for users to address it promptly.
How To Fix
Minimum fixed version
3.3.0-1+deb11u1
This is the first release that contains the fix.
sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade maven-shared-utilsTip — Not sure which version your app runs? Vulert can match this fix to it. Scan free →
Workaround
If upgrading is not immediately possible, consider sanitizing user inputs to prevent shell command execution. This can be done by validating and escaping inputs before they are processed by the Commandline class. Additionally, avoid using double quotes in user inputs where possible.
Conclusion
The CVE-2022-29599 vulnerability in Apache Maven maven-shared-utils poses a serious risk due to its potential for shell injection attacks. Users are strongly advised to upgrade to the latest versions of the library to mitigate this risk. Regular monitoring and vulnerability management practices, such as using tools like Vulert, can help maintain the security of your applications.
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FAQ
CVE-2022-29599 is a vulnerability in the Apache Maven maven-shared-utils library that allows for shell injection attacks due to improper escaping of double-quoted strings.
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The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized command execution, data breaches, and system compromise, posing a significant risk to applications that rely on the affected library.
Versions prior to 3.3.3 are affected in Debian 11, and versions prior to 3.3.4 are affected in Debian 12 and 13.
The CVSS score for CVE-2022-29599 is 9.8, indicating a critical level of severity.
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