What is CVE-2022-3145?

CVE-2022-3145 is a medium-severity open redirect vulnerability in @okta/oidc-middleware (npm), affecting versions < 5.0.0. It is fixed in 5.0.0. Untrusted input controls a URL used for redirection, which can forward users to attacker-controlled sites.

How severe is CVE-2022-3145?

CVE-2022-3145 has a CVSS score of 4.7 (Medium). This score reflects the worst-case severity of the vulnerability, not your specific exposure. Whether it represents real risk in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable.

Which versions of @okta/oidc-middleware are affected by CVE-2022-3145?

@okta/oidc-middleware (npm) versions < 5.0.0 is affected.

Is there a fix for CVE-2022-3145?

Yes. CVE-2022-3145 is fixed in 5.0.0. Upgrade to this version or later.

Is CVE-2022-3145 exploitable, and should I be worried?

Whether CVE-2022-3145 is exploitable in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable. A CVSS score is a worst-case rating; it does not account for your specific deployment, configuration, or usage patterns. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to show which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so you can focus on the ones that represent real risk.

What actually determines whether CVE-2022-3145 is exploitable, and how bad it is?

Exploitability and impact are not fixed properties of a CVE. They depend on runtime truth: whether the vulnerable code is present, reachable, and actually executes in your application. A high CVSS score on a dependency that never runs is not the same as real risk. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to reveal which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so teams prioritize the ones that genuinely matter.

CVE-2022-3145 in @okta/oidc-middleware

Q: How severe is CVE-2022-3145?

CVE-2022-3145 has a CVSS score of 4.7 (Medium). This score reflects the worst-case severity of the vulnerability, not your specific exposure. Whether it represents real risk in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable.

Q: Which versions of @okta/oidc-middleware are affected by CVE-2022-3145?

@okta/oidc-middleware (npm) versions < 5.0.0 is affected.

Q: Is there a fix for CVE-2022-3145?

Yes. CVE-2022-3145 is fixed in 5.0.0. Upgrade to this version or later.

Q: Is CVE-2022-3145 exploitable, and should I be worried?

Whether CVE-2022-3145 is exploitable in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable. A CVSS score is a worst-case rating; it does not account for your specific deployment, configuration, or usage patterns. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to show which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so you can focus on the ones that represent real risk.

Q: What actually determines whether CVE-2022-3145 is exploitable, and how bad it is?

Exploitability and impact are not fixed properties of a CVE. They depend on runtime truth: whether the vulnerable code is present, reachable, and actually executes in your application. A high CVSS score on a dependency that never runs is not the same as real risk. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to reveal which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so teams prioritize the ones that genuinely matter.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-3145?

Upgrade @okta/oidc-middleware to 5.0.0 or later.

Summary

@okta/oidc-middlewareOpen Redirect vulnerability

An open redirect vulnerability exists in Okta OIDC Middleware prior to version 5.0.0 allowing an attacker to redirect a user to an arbitrary URL.

Affected products and versions
Okta OIDC Middleware prior to version 5.0.0.

Resolution
The vulnerability is fixed in OIDC Middleware 5.0.0. To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade Okta OIDC Middleware to this version or later.

CVE details
CVE ID: CVE-2022-3145
Published Date: 01/05/2023
Vulnerability Type: Open Redirect
CWE: CWE-601
CVSS v3.1 Score: 4.3
Severity: Medium
Vector string: AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

Severity Details
To exploit this issue, an attacker would need to send a victim a malformed URL containing a target server that they control. Once a user successfully completed the login process, the victim user would then be redirected to the attacker controlled site.

References
https://github.com/okta/okta-oidc-middleware

Impact

Untrusted input controls a URL used for redirection, which can forward users to attacker-controlled sites. Typical impact: phishing and credential harvesting via a trusted domain.

CVE-2022-3145 has a CVSS score of 4.7 (Medium). The vector is network-reachable, no privileges required, and user interaction required. A CVSS score reflects the worst-case severity of the vulnerability, not your specific exposure. Whether this affects your application depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable in your environment. A fixed version is available (5.0.0); upgrading removes the vulnerable code path.

Affected versions

@okta/oidc-middleware (< 5.0.0)

Security releases

@okta/oidc-middleware → 5.0.0 (npm)

Kodem intelligence

Severity tells you how bad this could be in the worst case. It does not tell you whether you are exposed. Exploitability and impact are functions of runtime truth: whether the vulnerable code is present, reachable, and actually executes in your application. A vulnerable package can sit in your dependency tree and never run.

Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to reveal which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so teams prioritize the ones that genuinely matter. Kodem's runtime-powered SCA identifies whether this CVE is reachable in your applications.

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Remediation advice

Upgrade @okta/oidc-middleware to 5.0.0 or later to resolve this vulnerability.

Kodem Kai can prioritize this vulnerability in your dependency tree and generate a fix recommendation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-3145? CVE-2022-3145 is a medium-severity open redirect vulnerability in @okta/oidc-middleware (npm), affecting versions < 5.0.0. It is fixed in 5.0.0. Untrusted input controls a URL used for redirection, which can forward users to attacker-controlled sites.
How severe is CVE-2022-3145? CVE-2022-3145 has a CVSS score of 4.7 (Medium). This score reflects the worst-case severity of the vulnerability, not your specific exposure. Whether it represents real risk in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable.
Which versions of @okta/oidc-middleware are affected by CVE-2022-3145? @okta/oidc-middleware (npm) versions < 5.0.0 is affected.
Is there a fix for CVE-2022-3145? Yes. CVE-2022-3145 is fixed in 5.0.0. Upgrade to this version or later.
Is CVE-2022-3145 exploitable, and should I be worried? Whether CVE-2022-3145 is exploitable in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable. A CVSS score is a worst-case rating; it does not account for your specific deployment, configuration, or usage patterns. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to show which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so you can focus on the ones that represent real risk. Get a demo
What actually determines whether CVE-2022-3145 is exploitable, and how bad it is? Exploitability and impact are not fixed properties of a CVE. They depend on runtime truth: whether the vulnerable code is present, reachable, and actually executes in your application. A high CVSS score on a dependency that never runs is not the same as real risk. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to reveal which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so teams prioritize the ones that genuinely matter.
How do I fix CVE-2022-3145? Upgrade @okta/oidc-middleware to 5.0.0 or later.