What is CVE-2022-45855?

CVE-2022-45855 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache Software Foundation Ambari, classified under Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an Expression Language Statement (Expression Language Injection). CVSS score: 8.0/10. Published 2023-07-12.

How severe is CVE-2022-45855?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.0 out of 10.

RCE in Apache Software Foundation Ambari

CVE-2022-45855

SpringEL injection in the metrics source in Apache Ambari version 2.7.0 to 2.7.6 allows a malicious authenticated user to execute arbitrary code remotely. Users are recommended to upgrade to 2.7.7.

Vulnerability class: Log4Shell (CVE-2021-44228)

EPSS: 0.002 (44.3th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.0 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Apache Software Foundation Ambari — versions 2.7.0

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-917 — Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an Expression Language Statement (Expression Language Injection)

References

lists.apache.org/thread/302c4hwfjy9lx63jrbhcdx948pxc54l1 (vendor-advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-45855?: CVE-2022-45855 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache Software Foundation Ambari, classified under Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an Expression Language Statement (Expression Language Injection). CVSS score: 8.0/10. Published 2023-07-12.
How severe is CVE-2022-45855?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.0 out of 10.