CVE-2022-29158

Name: CVE-2022-29158
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-09-02T07:15:07.63+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.69%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-29158 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Apache OFBiz up to version 18.12.05 is vulnerable to Regular Expression Denial of Service (ReDoS) in the way it handles URLs provided by external, unauthenticated users. Upgrade to 18.12.06 or apply patches at https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/OFBIZ-12599. EPSS estimates a 1.69% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Apache OFBiz up to version 18.12.05 is vulnerable to Regular Expression Denial of Service (ReDoS) in the way it handles URLs provided by external, unauthenticated users. Upgrade to 18.12.06 or apply patches at https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/OFBIZ-12599

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.69%

74.1th 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/2022/09/02/5Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.apache.org/thread/7k92rg1o4ql2yw3o0vttkcl2jhq7j928Mailing List, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/09/02/5Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.apache.org/thread/7k92rg1o4ql2yw3o0vttkcl2jhq7j928Mailing List, Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-29158?

How severe is CVE-2022-29158?

CVE-2022-29158 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.69% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-29158?

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Source: NVD / NIST