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CVE-2022-41853

8.0 · HIGH

Those using java.sql.Statement or java.sql.PreparedStatement in hsqldb (HyperSQL DataBase) to process untrusted input may be vulnerable to a remote code execution attack.

Published Oct 6, 2022CWE-470EPSS 5.15%

Overview

CVE-2022-41853 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 6, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Those using java.sql.Statement or java.sql.PreparedStatement in hsqldb (HyperSQL DataBase) to process untrusted input may be vulnerable to a remote code execution attack. By default it is allowed to call any static method of any Java class in the classpath resulting in code execution. The issue can be prevented by updating to 2.7.1 or by setting the system property "hsqldb.method_class_names" to classes which are allowed to be called. For example, System.setProperty("hsqldb.method_class_names", "abc") or Java argument -Dhsqldb.method_class_names="abc" can be used. From version 2.7.1 all classes by default are not accessible except those in java.lang.Math and need to be manually enabled.

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

Refhsqldb.org/doc/2.0/guide/sqlroutines-chapt.html#src_jrt_access_controlRefbugs.chromium.org/p/oss-fuzz/issues/detail?id=50212#c7Reflists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/12/msg00020.htmlRefwww.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5313Refhsqldb.org/doc/2.0/guide/sqlroutines-chapt.html#src_jrt_access_controlRefbugs.chromium.org/p/oss-fuzz/issues/detail?id=50212#c7Reflists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/12/msg00020.htmlRefwww.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5313

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-41853?

CVE-2022-41853 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 6, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2022-41853?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2022-41853?

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-2022-41853?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2022-41853 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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