HIGH CVSS 8.1
Published: 2022-12-13

CVE-2022-45936

siemens mendix_email_connector Security Advisory (CVE-2022-45936)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2022-45936 impacting siemens mendix_email_connector. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 8.1 (HIGH).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
A vulnerability has been identified in Mendix Email Connector (All versions < V2.0.0). Affected versions of the module improperly handle access control for some module entities. This could allow authenticated remote attackers to read and manipulate sensitive information.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Privileges Required
Low (PR:L)
Standard user access required
User Interaction
None (UI:N)
Zero human interaction required
Scope
Unchanged (S:U)
Confined to same security context
Confidentiality
High (C:H)
Total information disclosure
Integrity
High (I:H)
Total modification of target system
Availability
None (A:N)
No system availability impact

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product siemens / mendix_email_connector
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration CWE-284

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2022-45936 impacting siemens mendix_email_connector.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2022-45936.yaml
id: cve-2022-45936

info:
  name: siemens mendix_email_connector - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: high
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2022-45936 affecting siemens mendix_email_connector.
    Evaluation: A vulnerability has been identified in Mendix Email Connector (All versions &lt; V2.0.0). Affected versions of the module improperly handle access con...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2022-45936
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
    cvss-score: 8.1
    cve-id: CVE-2022-45936
    cwe-id: CWE-284
  tags: cve,cve-2022-45936,siemens,mendix_email_connector,high

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "mendix_email_connector"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2022-45936.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2022-45936
# Target: siemens mendix_email_connector | CVSS: 8.1 (HIGH)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2022-45936 (siemens mendix_email_connector)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against siemens mendix_email_connector scope (*).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2022-45936.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2022-45936
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install mendix_email_connector 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade mendix_email_connector 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update mendix_email_connector

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i mendix_email_connector 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i mendix_email_connector

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2022-45936 in siemens mendix_email_connector?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update siemens mendix_email_connector packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2022-45936?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2022-45936?

CVE-2022-45936 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 8.1 (HIGH). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
8.1
HIGH SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2022-45936
Weakness CWE-284
Vendor siemens
Product mendix_email_connector
Published 2022-12-13
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N