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CVE-2022-29249

7.5 · HIGH

JavaEZ is a library that adds new functions to make Java easier.

Published May 24, 2022CWE-327EPSS 0.75%

Overview

CVE-2022-29249 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 24, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

JavaEZ is a library that adds new functions to make Java easier. A weakness in JavaEZ 1.6 allows force decryption of locked text by unauthorized actors. The issue is NOT critical for non-secure applications, however may be critical in a situation where the highest levels of security are required. This issue ONLY affects v1.6 and does not affect anything pre-1.6. The vulnerability has been patched in release 1.7. Currently, there is no way to fix the issue without upgrading.

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

GitHubgithub.com/JavaEZLib/JavaEZ/releases/tag/1.7GitHubgithub.com/JavaEZLib/JavaEZ/security/advisories/GHSA-67fj-6w6m-w5j8GitHubgithub.com/JavaEZLib/JavaEZ/releases/tag/1.7GitHubgithub.com/JavaEZLib/JavaEZ/security/advisories/GHSA-67fj-6w6m-w5j8

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-29249?

CVE-2022-29249 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 24, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2022-29249?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, 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-2022-29249?

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-2022-29249?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2022-29249 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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