HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2022-23221
CRITICAL

CVE-2022-23221

CWE-88Published: January 19, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

H2 Console before 2.1.210 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a jdbc:h2:mem JDBC URL containing the IGNORE_UNKNOWN_SETTINGS=TRUE;FORBID_CREATION=FALSE;INIT=RUNSCRIPT substring, a different vulnerability than CVE-2021-42392.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-23221 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.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

Debian1 product(s)
debian linux
h2database1 product(s)
h2
Oracle1 product(s)
communications cloud native core console
Source: NVD CPE · 5 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
Exploit-DB
Offensive Security exploit database
GitHub PoC Search
Community PoC repositories
Rapid7 / Metasploit
Metasploit module search
PacketStorm
Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

PATCHhttps://github.com/h2database/h2database/releases/tag/version-2.1.210
PATCHhttps://github.com/h2database/h2database/security/advisories
PATCHhttps://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2022.html
PATCHhttps://github.com/h2database/h2database/releases/tag/version-2.1.210
PATCHhttps://github.com/h2database/h2database/security/advisories
PATCHhttps://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2022.html
ADVISORYhttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/165676/H2-Database-Console-Remote-Code-Execution.html
ADVISORYhttp://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Jan/39
ADVISORYhttps://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/02/msg00017.html
ADVISORYhttps://twitter.com/d0nkey_man/status/1483824727936450564
ADVISORYhttps://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5076
ADVISORYhttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/165676/H2-Database-Console-Remote-Code-Execution.html
ADVISORYhttp://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Jan/39
ADVISORYhttps://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/02/msg00017.html
ADVISORYhttps://twitter.com/d0nkey_man/status/1483824727936450564
ADVISORYhttps://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5076

All References (20)

→
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/165676/H2-Database-Console-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Jan/39Exploit · Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/h2database/h2database/releases/tag/version-2.1.210Patch · Release Notes · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/h2database/h2database/security/advisoriesMitigation · Patch · Third Party Advisory
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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/02/msg00017.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
→
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230818-0011/
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https://twitter.com/d0nkey_man/status/1483824727936450564Exploit · Third Party Advisory
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https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5076Third Party Advisory
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https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2022.htmlPatch · Third Party Advisory
→
https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2022.htmlNot Applicable
→
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/165676/H2-Database-Console-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Jan/39Exploit · Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/h2database/h2database/releases/tag/version-2.1.210Patch · Release Notes · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/h2database/h2database/security/advisoriesMitigation · Patch · Third Party Advisory
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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/02/msg00017.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2022-23221
CVSS Score9.8 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-88
CISA KEVNo
Affected3 vendor(s)
PublishedJan 19, 2022

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2022-23221 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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