CVE-2022-1561

Name: CVE-2022-1561
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-08-01T13:15:09.81+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 0.49%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-1561 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Lura and KrakenD-CE versions older than v2.0.2 and KrakenD-EE versions older than v2.0.0 do not sanitize URL parameters correctly, allowing a malicious user to alter the backend URL defined for a pipe when remote users send crafty URL requests. The vulnerability does not affect KrakenD itself, but the consumed backend might be vulnerable.. EPSS estimates a 0.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Lura and KrakenD-CE versions older than v2.0.2 and KrakenD-EE versions older than v2.0.0 do not sanitize URL parameters correctly, allowing a malicious user to alter the backend URL defined for a pipe when remote users send crafty URL requests. The vulnerability does not affect KrakenD itself, but the consumed backend might be vulnerable.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.3/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.49%

38.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-471

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Krakend	Krakend	< 2.0.0
Krakend	Krakend	<= 2.0.2
Luraproject	Lura	< 2.0.2

References

https://www.incibe-cert.es/en/early-warning/security-advisories/crafted-backend-urls-lura-projectThird Party Advisory
https://www.krakend.io/blog/cve-2022-1561-crafted-backend-urls/Vendor Advisory
https://www.incibe-cert.es/en/early-warning/security-advisories/crafted-backend-urls-lura-projectThird Party Advisory
https://www.krakend.io/blog/cve-2022-1561-crafted-backend-urls/Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 1, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-1561?

How severe is CVE-2022-1561?

CVE-2022-1561 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-1561?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST