CVE-2022-39259

Name: CVE-2022-39259
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-10-21T23:15:09.357+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.31%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-39259 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. jadx is a set of command line and GUI tools for producing Java source code from Android Dex and Apk files. versions prior to 1.4.5 are subject to a Denial of Service when opening zip files with HTML sequences. EPSS estimates a 0.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

jadx is a set of command line and GUI tools for producing Java source code from Android Dex and Apk files. versions prior to 1.4.5 are subject to a Denial of Service when opening zip files with HTML sequences. This issue has been patched in version 1.4.5. There are no known workarounds.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.31%

22.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Jadx Project	Jadx	< 1.4.5

References

https://github.com/skylot/jadx/security/advisories/GHSA-3r7j-8mqh-6qhxExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/skylot/jadx/security/advisories/GHSA-3r7j-8mqh-6qhxExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 21, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-39259?

How severe is CVE-2022-39259?

CVE-2022-39259 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-39259?

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