HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2022-23437
MEDIUM

CVE-2022-23437

CWE-835Published: January 24, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

6.5
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

There's a vulnerability within the Apache Xerces Java (XercesJ) XML parser when handling specially crafted XML document payloads. This causes, the XercesJ XML parser to wait in an infinite loop, which may sometimes consume system resources for prolonged duration. This vulnerability is present within XercesJ version 2.12.1 and the previous versions.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-23437 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.

A successful exploit results in availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 6.5.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

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

Affected Vendors & Products

Apache1 product(s)
xerces-j
netapp1 product(s)
active iq unified manager
Oracle27 product(s)
agile engineering data managementagile plmbanking deposits and lines of credit servicingbanking party managementcommunications asapcommunications element managercommunications session report managercommunications session route managerfinancial services analytical applications infrastructurefinancial services behavior detection platformfinancial services crime and compliance management studiofinancial services enterprise case management+15
Source: NVD CPE · 54 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://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2022.html
PATCHhttps://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2022.html
PATCHhttps://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2022.html
PATCHhttps://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2022.html
ADVISORYhttp://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/01/24/3
ADVISORYhttps://lists.apache.org/thread/6pjwm10bb69kq955fzr1n0nflnjd27dl
ADVISORYhttps://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20221028-0005/
ADVISORYhttp://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/01/24/3
ADVISORYhttps://lists.apache.org/thread/6pjwm10bb69kq955fzr1n0nflnjd27dl
ADVISORYhttps://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20221028-0005/

All References (10)

→
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/01/24/3Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
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https://lists.apache.org/thread/6pjwm10bb69kq955fzr1n0nflnjd27dlMailing List · Vendor Advisory
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https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20221028-0005/Third Party Advisory
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https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2022.htmlPatch · Third Party Advisory
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https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2022.htmlPatch · Third Party Advisory
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/01/24/3Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
→
https://lists.apache.org/thread/6pjwm10bb69kq955fzr1n0nflnjd27dlMailing List · Vendor Advisory
→
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20221028-0005/Third Party Advisory
→
https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2022.htmlPatch · Third Party Advisory
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https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2022.htmlPatch · Third Party Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2022-23437
CVSS Score6.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-835
CISA KEVNo
Affected3 vendor(s)
PublishedJan 24, 2022

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2022-23437 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
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