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CVE-2022-33980

9.8 · CRITICAL

Apache Commons Configuration performs variable interpolation, allowing properties to be dynamically evaluated and expanded.

Published Jul 6, 2022EPSS 44.64%

Overview

CVE-2022-33980 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on July 6, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Apache Commons Configuration performs variable interpolation, allowing properties to be dynamically evaluated and expanded. The standard format for interpolation is "${prefix:name}", where "prefix" is used to locate an instance of org.apache.commons.configuration2.interpol.Lookup that performs the interpolation. Starting with version 2.4 and continuing through 2.7, the set of default Lookup instances included interpolators that could result in arbitrary code execution or contact with remote servers. These lookups are: - "script" - execute expressions using the JVM script execution engine (javax.script) - "dns" - resolve dns records - "url" - load values from urls, including from remote servers Applications using the interpolation defaults in the affected versions may be vulnerable to remote code execution or unintentional contact with remote servers if untrusted configuration values are used. Users are recommended to upgrade to Apache Commons Configuration 2.8.0, which disables the pro

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

Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/07/06/5Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/11/15/4Reflists.apache.org/thread/tdf5n7j80lfxdhs2764vn0xmpfodm87sRefsecurity.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20221028-0015/Refwww.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5290Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/07/06/5Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/11/15/4Reflists.apache.org/thread/tdf5n7j80lfxdhs2764vn0xmpfodm87sRefsecurity.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20221028-0015/Refwww.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5290

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-33980?

CVE-2022-33980 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on July 6, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2022-33980?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2022-33980?

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-2022-33980?

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