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CVE-2022-25762

8.6 · HIGH

If a web application sends a WebSocket message concurrently with the WebSocket connection closing when running on Apache Tomcat 8.5.0 to 8.5.75 or Apache Tomcat 9.0.0.M1 to 9.0.20, it is possible t…

Published May 13, 2022CWE-404EPSS 8.40%

Overview

CVE-2022-25762 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 13, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.6 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.6, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

If a web application sends a WebSocket message concurrently with the WebSocket connection closing when running on Apache Tomcat 8.5.0 to 8.5.75 or Apache Tomcat 9.0.0.M1 to 9.0.20, it is possible that the application will continue to use the socket after it has been closed. The error handling triggered in this case could cause the a pooled object to be placed in the pool twice. This could result in subsequent connections using the same object concurrently which could result in data being returned to the wrong use and/or other errors.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Reflists.apache.org/thread/6ckmjfb1k61dyzkto9vm2k5jvt4o7w7cRefsecurity.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220629-0003/Refwww.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2022.htmlReflists.apache.org/thread/6ckmjfb1k61dyzkto9vm2k5jvt4o7w7cRefsecurity.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220629-0003/Refwww.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2022.html

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-25762?

CVE-2022-25762 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 13, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.6 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2022-25762?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.6, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2022-25762?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2022-25762?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2022-25762 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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