CVE-2022-45378

Name: CVE-2022-45378
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-11-14T14:15:10.2+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 2.25%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-45378 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In the default configuration of Apache SOAP, an RPCRouterServlet is available without authentication. This gives an attacker the possibility to invoke methods on the classpath that meet certain criteria. EPSS estimates a 2.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In the default configuration of Apache SOAP, an RPCRouterServlet is available without authentication. This gives an attacker the possibility to invoke methods on the classpath that meet certain criteria. Depending on what classes are available on the classpath this might even lead to arbitrary remote code execution. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.

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

2.25%

80.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apache	Soap	<= 2.3

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/11/14/4Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.apache.org/thread/g4l64s283njhnph2otx7q4gs2j952d31Mailing List, Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/11/14/4Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.apache.org/thread/g4l64s283njhnph2otx7q4gs2j952d31Mailing List, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 14, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-45378?

How severe is CVE-2022-45378?

CVE-2022-45378 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-45378?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2022-45378?

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Source: NVD / NIST