CVE-2022-36087
CVE-2022-36087 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Oauthlib Project Oauthlib with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.7. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-601.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.7)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (66th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-601
- Affected product: Oauthlib Project Oauthlib
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
OAuthLib is an implementation of the OAuth request-signing logic for Python 3.6+. In OAuthLib versions 3.1.1 until 3.2.1, an attacker providing malicious redirect uri can cause denial of service. An attacker can also leverage usage of `uri_validate` functions depending where it is used. OAuthLib applications using OAuth2.0 provider support or use directly `uri_validate` are affected by this issue. Version 3.2.1 contains a patch. There are no known workarounds.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-36087?
- OAuthLib is an implementation of the OAuth request-signing logic for Python 3.6+. In OAuthLib versions 3.1.1 until 3.2.1, an attacker providing malicious redirect uri can cause denial of service. An attacker can also leverage usage of `uri_validate` functions depending where it is used. OAuthLib applications using OAuth2.0 provider support or use directly `uri_validate` are affected by this issue. Version 3.2.1 contains a patch. There are no known workarounds.
- How severe is CVE-2022-36087?
- CVE-2022-36087 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2022-36087 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-36087?
- CVE-2022-36087 primarily affects Oauthlib Project Oauthlib. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-36087?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2022-36087 published?
- CVE-2022-36087 was published on 2022-09-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/oauthlib/oauthlib/blob/2b8a44855a51ad5a5b0c348a08c2564a2e197ea2/oauthlib/uri_validate.py
- https://github.com/oauthlib/oauthlib/blob/d4bafd9f1d0eba3766e933b1ac598cbbf37b8914/oauthlib/oauth2/rfc6749/grant_types/base.py#L232
- https://github.com/oauthlib/oauthlib/commit/2e40b412c844ecc4673c3fa3f72181f228bdbacd
- https://github.com/oauthlib/oauthlib/releases/tag/v3.2.1
- https://github.com/oauthlib/oauthlib/security/advisories/GHSA-3pgj-pg6c-r5p7
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/LXOPIA6M57CFQPUT6HHSNXCTV6QA3UDI/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/NBCQJR3ZF7FVNTJYRVPVSQEQRAYZIUHU/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/QRYLYHE5HWF6R2CRLJFUK4PILR47WXOE/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/X2CQZM5CKOUM4GW2GTAPQEQFPITQ6F7S/
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:oauthlib_project:oauthlib:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:37:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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