CVE-2022-45064

The SlingRequestDispatcher doesn't correctly implement the RequestDispatcher API resulting in a generic type of include-based cross-site scripting issues on the Apache Sling level. The vulnerability is exploitable by an attacker that is able to include a resource with specific content-type and control the include path (i.e. writing content). The impact of a successful attack is privilege escalation to administrative power. Please update to Apache Sling Engine >= 2.14.0 and enable the "Check Content-Type overrides" configuration option.

CVSS v3 8.0 HIGH

8.0^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 1.3 / Impact : 6.0

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity HIGH

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction REQUIRED

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope CHANGED

References

Link	Resource
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/04/18/6	Mailing List
https://lists.apache.org/thread/hhp611hltby3whk03vx2mv7cmy3vs0ok	Mailing List Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/04/18/6	Mailing List
https://lists.apache.org/thread/hhp611hltby3whk03vx2mv7cmy3vs0ok	Mailing List Vendor Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:apache:apache_sling_engine:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

13 Jun 2025, 17:55

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
CPE	cpe:2.3:a:apache:sling::::::::	cpe:2.3:a:apache:apache_sling_engine::::::::
First Time		Apache apache Sling Engine

Information

Published : 2023-04-13 11:15

Updated : 2025-06-13 17:55

NVD link : CVE-2022-45064

Mitre link : CVE-2022-45064

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2022-45064

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Products Affected

apache

apache_sling_engine

CWE

CWE-79

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

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