Is CVE-2022-2131 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-2131 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-2131 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-2131 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-2131?

CVE-2022-2131 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-2131

CWE-611Published: July 25, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

OpenKM Community Edition in its 6.3.10 version and before was using XMLReader parser in XMLTextExtractor.java file without the required security flags, allowing an attacker to perform a XML external entity injection attack.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

OpenKM Community Edition is susceptible to XML external entity (XXE) injection because the XML parser is configured without necessary security flags. This critical 9.8 CVSS vulnerability could allow an attacker to read sensitive files or perform other unauthorized actions.

No public exploit is known for this issue, and it is not in the CISA KEV. It is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.

Recommended Action

Upgrade OpenKM beyond version 6.3.10 and ensure XML parsers are configured with appropriate security restrictions.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-2131 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.