Is CVE-2022-22965 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2022-22965 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2022-22965 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2022-22965 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-22965?

CVE-2022-22965 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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HIGHCISA KEVIN THE WILD

CVE-2022-22965

Published: April 4, 2022

EPSS:94.43%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:100.0th

Official Description

Spring MVC or Spring WebFlux application running on JDK 9+ may be vulnerable to remote code execution (RCE) via data binding.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Spring Framework JDK 9+ Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Spring MVC or Spring WebFlux application running on JDK 9+ may be vulnerable to remote code execution (RCE) via data binding.

Added to KEV: 2022-04-04Federal patch deadline: 2022-04-25

Required Action (CISA)

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Risk Analysis

Spring MVC or Spring WebFlux applications running on JDK 9+ are vulnerable to remote code execution via data binding. This critical flaw, with its high EPSS score and confirmed exploitation, poses an immediate threat to affected systems. Attackers can leverage this to gain control over the application.

This vulnerability is actively exploited in the wild and is listed in CISA's KEV catalog, confirming its use by threat actors. The flaw is remotely exploitable through specially crafted data binding requests.

Recommended Action

Organizations using Spring MVC or Spring WebFlux on JDK 9+ should apply the latest security patches to mitigate this remote code execution vulnerability. Reviewing data binding configurations and implementing strict input validation are also crucial.

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-2022-22965 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CISA has added CVE-2022-22965 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.