CVE-2022-44457
CWE-294Published: November 8, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
A vulnerability has been identified in Mendix SAML (Mendix 7 compatible) (All versions < V1.17.0), Mendix SAML (Mendix 7 compatible) (All versions >= V1.17.0 < V1.17.2), Mendix SAML (Mendix 8 compatible) (All versions < V2.3.0), Mendix SAML (Mendix 8 compatible) (All versions >= V2.3.0 < V2.3.2), Mendix SAML (Mendix 9 compatible, New Track) (All versions < V3.3.1), Mendix SAML (Mendix 9 compatible, New Track) (All versions >= V3.3.1 < V3.3.5), Mendix SAML (Mendix 9 compatible, Upgrade Track) (All versions < V3.3.0), Mendix SAML (Mendix 9 compatible, Upgrade Track) (All versions >= V3.3.0 < V3.3.4). Affected versions of the module insufficiently protect from packet capture replay, only when the not recommended, non default configuration option `'Allow Idp Initiated Authentication'` is enabled. This CVE entry describes the incomplete fix for CVE-2022-37011 in a specific non default configuration.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2022-44457 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2022-44457 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts