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CVE-2022-42468

9.8 · CRITICAL

Apache Flume versions 1.4.0 through 1.10.1 are vulnerable to a remote code execution (RCE) attack when a configuration uses a JMS Source with an unsafe providerURL.

Published Oct 26, 2022CWE-20EPSS 2.99%

Overview

CVE-2022-42468 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 26, 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 Flume versions 1.4.0 through 1.10.1 are vulnerable to a remote code execution (RCE) attack when a configuration uses a JMS Source with an unsafe providerURL. This issue is fixed by limiting JNDI to allow only the use of the java protocol or no protocol.

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

Refissues.apache.org/jira/browse/FLUME-3437Reflists.apache.org/thread/1ckhmp539zr2nd2rs45pocpywk2d9zvzReflists.apache.org/thread/939wkx8o90bp6m2ht3t1sdyo1ncypl78Refissues.apache.org/jira/browse/FLUME-3437Reflists.apache.org/thread/1ckhmp539zr2nd2rs45pocpywk2d9zvzReflists.apache.org/thread/939wkx8o90bp6m2ht3t1sdyo1ncypl78

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-42468?

CVE-2022-42468 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 26, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2022-42468?

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-2022-42468?

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-2022-42468?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2022-42468 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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