CVE-2022-40145 is a critical remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability affecting Apache Karaf versions up to 4.4.1 and 4.3.7. It allows for code injection when an attacker controls the target LDAP server used in a JDBC JNDI URL, specifically due to unfiltered InitialContext.lookup() calls. This flaw carries a CVSS score of 9.8 (Critical), indicating a network-exploitable vulnerability with no user interaction required, leading to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While there is no evidence of active exploitation or public exploit code, the vulnerability has garnered significant community discussion, suggesting potential interest. Users are strongly advised to upgrade to Apache Karaf 4.4.2 or 4.3.8 to mitigate this risk.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
< 4.3.8CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:apache:karaf:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
>= 4.4.0, < 4.4.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:apache:karaf:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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