CVE-2022-0265 is a critical XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability (CWE-611) affecting Hazelcast versions up to 5.1-BETA-1. This flaw allows an unauthenticated attacker to remotely execute arbitrary code, disclose sensitive information, or cause a denial of service due to improper restriction of XML external entity references. With a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL), it presents a severe risk with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While no public exploits, Metasploit modules, or Nuclei templates are currently available, and community discussion is minimal, its high EPSS score indicates a non-negligible probability of future exploitation.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
5.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:hazelcast:hazelcast:5.1:beta1:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
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