CVE-2022-29063

Name: CVE-2022-29063
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-09-02T07:15:07.57+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 3.51%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-29063 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Solr plugin of Apache OFBiz is configured by default to automatically make a RMI request on localhost, port 1099. In version 18.12.05 and earlier, by hosting a malicious RMI server on localhost, an attacker may exploit this behavior, at server start-up or on a server restart, in order to run arbitrary code. EPSS estimates a 3.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Solr plugin of Apache OFBiz is configured by default to automatically make a RMI request on localhost, port 1099. In version 18.12.05 and earlier, by hosting a malicious RMI server on localhost, an attacker may exploit this behavior, at server start-up or on a server restart, in order to run arbitrary code. Upgrade to at least 18.12.06 or apply patches at https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/OFBIZ-12646.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

3.51%

87.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apache	Ofbiz	< 18.12.06

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/09/02/6Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.apache.org/thread/ytzrjc16pf357zntwk8tjby13kbx9105Mailing List, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/09/02/6Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.apache.org/thread/ytzrjc16pf357zntwk8tjby13kbx9105Mailing List, Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 2, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-29063?

How severe is CVE-2022-29063?

CVE-2022-29063 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.51% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-29063?

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