CVE-2022-45143

Name: CVE-2022-45143
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-01-03T19:15:10.403+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 2.50%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-45143 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The JsonErrorReportValve in Apache Tomcat 8.5.83, 9.0.40 to 9.0.68 and 10.1.0-M1 to 10.1.1 did not escape the type, message or description values. In some circumstances these are constructed from user provided data and it was therefore possible for users to supply values that invalidated or manipulated the JSON output.. EPSS estimates a 2.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The JsonErrorReportValve in Apache Tomcat 8.5.83, 9.0.40 to 9.0.68 and 10.1.0-M1 to 10.1.1 did not escape the type, message or description values. In some circumstances these are constructed from user provided data and it was therefore possible for users to supply values that invalidated or manipulated the JSON output.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

2.50%

82.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Apache	Tomcat	>= 9.0.40, < 9.0.69	—
Apache	Tomcat	8.5.83	—
Apache	Tomcat	10.1.0	Milestone1
Apache	Tomcat	10.1.1	—

References

https://lists.apache.org/thread/yqkd183xrw3wqvnpcg3osbcryq85fkzjMailing List, Vendor Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202305-37Third Party Advisory
https://lists.apache.org/thread/yqkd183xrw3wqvnpcg3osbcryq85fkzjMailing List, Vendor Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202305-37Third Party Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230216-0009/

Timeline

Published: Jan 3, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-45143?

How severe is CVE-2022-45143?

CVE-2022-45143 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.50% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-45143?

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