org.openidentityplatform.openam:openam-core

CVE-2022-34298

CVE-2022-34298 is a medium-severity incorrect authorization vulnerability in org.openidentityplatform.openam:openam-core (maven), affecting versions < 14.6.6. It is fixed in 14.6.6.

Key facts
CVSS score
5.3
Medium
Attack vector
Network
Issuing authority
GitHub Advisory Database
Affected package
org.openidentityplatform.openam:openam-core
Fixed in
14.6.6
Disclosed
2022

Summary

The NT auth module in OpenAM before 14.6.6 allows a "replace Samba username attack."

Impact

What is incorrect authorization?

The application does not correctly enforce access controls, allowing a principal to access resources or operations beyond their granted permissions. Typical impact: unauthorized data access or execution of privileged operations.

Severity and exposure

CVE-2022-34298 has a CVSS score of 5.3 (Medium). The vector is network-reachable, no privileges required, and no user interaction. 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 (14.6.6). Upgrading removes the vulnerable code path.

Affected versions

maven

  • org.openidentityplatform.openam:openam-core (< 14.6.6)

Security releases

  • org.openidentityplatform.openam:openam-core → 14.6.6 (maven)
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.

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Remediation advice

Upgrade org.openidentityplatform.openam:openam-core to 14.6.6 or later to resolve this vulnerability.

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Frequently asked questions about CVE-2022-34298

What is CVE-2022-34298?

CVE-2022-34298 is a medium-severity incorrect authorization vulnerability in org.openidentityplatform.openam:openam-core (maven), affecting versions < 14.6.6. It is fixed in 14.6.6. The application does not correctly enforce access controls, allowing a principal to access resources or operations beyond their granted permissions.

How severe is CVE-2022-34298?

CVE-2022-34298 has a CVSS score of 5.3 (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 org.openidentityplatform.openam:openam-core are affected by CVE-2022-34298?

org.openidentityplatform.openam:openam-core (maven) versions < 14.6.6 is affected.

Is there a fix for CVE-2022-34298?

Yes. CVE-2022-34298 is fixed in 14.6.6. Upgrade to this version or later.

Is CVE-2022-34298 exploitable, and should I be worried?

Whether CVE-2022-34298 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-2022-34298 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-2022-34298?

Upgrade org.openidentityplatform.openam:openam-core to 14.6.6 or later.

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