CVE-2022-29249

Name: CVE-2022-29249
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-05-24T16:15:07.953+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.68%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-29249 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. JavaEZ is a library that adds new functions to make Java easier. A weakness in JavaEZ 1.6 allows force decryption of locked text by unauthorized actors. EPSS estimates a 0.68% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

JavaEZ is a library that adds new functions to make Java easier. A weakness in JavaEZ 1.6 allows force decryption of locked text by unauthorized actors. The issue is NOT critical for non-secure applications, however may be critical in a situation where the highest levels of security are required. This issue ONLY affects v1.6 and does not affect anything pre-1.6. The vulnerability has been patched in release 1.7. Currently, there is no way to fix the issue without upgrading.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.68%

47.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Javaez Project	Javaez	1.6

References

https://github.com/JavaEZLib/JavaEZ/releases/tag/1.7Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/JavaEZLib/JavaEZ/security/advisories/GHSA-67fj-6w6m-w5j8Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/JavaEZLib/JavaEZ/releases/tag/1.7Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/JavaEZLib/JavaEZ/security/advisories/GHSA-67fj-6w6m-w5j8Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 24, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-29249?

How severe is CVE-2022-29249?

CVE-2022-29249 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.68% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-29249?

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