CVE-2022-46366

Name: CVE-2022-46366
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-12-02T14:15:10.223+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 3.56%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-46366 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Apache Tapestry 3.x allows deserialization of untrusted data, leading to remote code execution. This issue is similar to but distinct from CVE-2020-17531, which applies the the (also unsupported) 4.x version line. EPSS estimates a 3.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Apache Tapestry 3.x allows deserialization of untrusted data, leading to remote code execution. This issue is similar to but distinct from CVE-2020-17531, which applies the the (also unsupported) 4.x version line. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects Apache Tapestry version line 3.x, which is no longer supported by the maintainer. Users are recommended to upgrade to a supported version line of Apache Tapestry.

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

3.56%

87.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-502

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apache	Tapestry	>= 3.0.0, < 4.0.0

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/12/02/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/mandiant/Vulnerability-Disclosures/blob/master/2022/MNDT-2022-0041/MNDT-2022-0041.mdThird Party Advisory
https://lists.apache.org/thread/bwn1vjrvz1hq0wbdzj23wz322244swhjIssue Tracking, Mailing List, Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/12/02/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/mandiant/Vulnerability-Disclosures/blob/master/2022/MNDT-2022-0041/MNDT-2022-0041.mdThird Party Advisory
https://lists.apache.org/thread/bwn1vjrvz1hq0wbdzj23wz322244swhjIssue Tracking, Mailing List, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 2, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-46366?

How severe is CVE-2022-46366?

CVE-2022-46366 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-46366?

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