CVE-2022-42468

Name: CVE-2022-42468
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-10-26T16:15:11.823+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 2.72%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-42468 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Apache Flume versions 1.4.0 through 1.10.1 are vulnerable to a remote code execution (RCE) attack when a configuration uses a JMS Source with an unsafe providerURL. This issue is fixed by limiting JNDI to allow only the use of the java protocol or no protocol.. EPSS estimates a 2.72% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Apache Flume versions 1.4.0 through 1.10.1 are vulnerable to a remote code execution (RCE) attack when a configuration uses a JMS Source with an unsafe providerURL. This issue is fixed by limiting JNDI to allow only the use of the java protocol or no protocol.

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

2.72%

84.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apache	Flume	>= 1.4.0, <= 1.10.1

References

https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/FLUME-3437Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
https://lists.apache.org/thread/1ckhmp539zr2nd2rs45pocpywk2d9zvzMailing List, Vendor Advisory
https://lists.apache.org/thread/939wkx8o90bp6m2ht3t1sdyo1ncypl78Mailing List, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/FLUME-3437Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
https://lists.apache.org/thread/1ckhmp539zr2nd2rs45pocpywk2d9zvzMailing List, Vendor Advisory
https://lists.apache.org/thread/939wkx8o90bp6m2ht3t1sdyo1ncypl78Mailing List, Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 26, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-42468?

How severe is CVE-2022-42468?

CVE-2022-42468 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.72% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-42468?

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