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CVE-2022-46366

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.

Security Impact Summary

This vulnerability carries a CRITICAL severity rating with a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.8, indicating it can be exploited remotely over the network with relatively low complexity without requiring user interaction and does not require pre-existing privileges . The vulnerability impacts confidentiality (data exposure), integrity (unauthorized modifications), and availability (service disruption) for affected systems. Impacting 1 product from apache organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.

Historical Context

Reported in 2022, this vulnerability emerged during an era marked by increased sophistication in supply chain attacks, cloud infrastructure vulnerabilities, and software-as-a-service (SaaS) security challenges. Security practices during this period emphasized zero-trust architectures, container security, and API protection.

Published

2022-12-02T14:15:10.223

Last Modified

2024-11-21T07:30:28.337

Status

Modified

Source

[email protected]

Severity

CVSSv3.1: 9.8 (CRITICAL)

Weaknesses

Type: Secondary
CWE-502

Affected Vendors & Products

Type	Vendor	Product	Version/Range	Vulnerable?
Application	apache	tapestry	< 4.0.0	Yes

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/12/02/1 Mailing List, Third Party Advisory ([email protected])
https://github.com/mandiant/Vulnerability-Disclosures/blob/master/2022/MNDT-2022-0041/MNDT-2022-0041.md Third Party Advisory ([email protected])
https://lists.apache.org/thread/bwn1vjrvz1hq0wbdzj23wz322244swhj Issue Tracking, Mailing List, Vendor Advisory ([email protected])
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/12/02/1 Mailing List, Third Party Advisory (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
https://github.com/mandiant/Vulnerability-Disclosures/blob/master/2022/MNDT-2022-0041/MNDT-2022-0041.md Third Party Advisory (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
https://lists.apache.org/thread/bwn1vjrvz1hq0wbdzj23wz322244swhj Issue Tracking, Mailing List, Vendor Advisory (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)

How SecUtils Interprets This CVE

SecUtils normalizes and enriches National Vulnerability Database (NVD) records by standardizing vendor and product identifiers, aggregating vulnerability metadata from both NVD and MITRE sources, and providing structured context for security teams. For apache's affected products, we extract Common Platform Enumeration (CPE) data, Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) classifications, CVSS severity metrics, and reference data to enable rapid vulnerability prioritization and asset correlation. This record contains no exploit code, proof-of-concept instructions, or attack methodologies—only defensive intelligence necessary for patch management, risk assessment, and security operations.