Vulnerability · Published Oct 26, 2022 · Assigned by apache
CVE-2022-42468Apache Flume prior to 1.11.0 has an Improper Input Validation (JNDI Injection) in JMSSource
Critical 9.8
In plain English
A critical-severity improper input validation in Apache Flume from Apache Software Foundation. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 3.7% (higher than 90% of all known vulnerabilities). Fixed versions are available - upgrade the affected package.
Severity (CVSS 3.1)9.8Critical
Exploit odds (30 days)3.7%top 10.2% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official 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.
Affected packages & fixed versions
| Ecosystem | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maven | org.apache.flume.flume-ng-sources:flume-jms-source | 1.11.0 | GHSA-9w4g-fp9h-3q2v |
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache Software Foundation | Apache Flume | Flume JMSSource – before 1.11.0 |
Weakness: CWE-20, CWE-74 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H