Is CVE-2022-25168 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-25168 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-25168 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-25168 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-25168?

CVE-2022-25168 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-25168

CWE-78Published: August 4, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Apache Hadoop's FileUtil.unTar(File, File) API does not escape the input file name before being passed to the shell. An attacker can inject arbitrary commands. This is only used in Hadoop 3.3 InMemoryAliasMap.completeBootstrapTransfer, which is only ever run by a local user. It has been used in Hadoop 2.x for yarn localization, which does enable remote code execution. It is used in Apache Spark, from the SQL command ADD ARCHIVE. As the ADD ARCHIVE command adds new binaries to the classpath, being able to execute shell scripts does not confer new permissions to the caller. SPARK-38305. "Check existence of file before untarring/zipping", which is included in 3.3.0, 3.1.4, 3.2.2, prevents shell commands being executed, regardless of which version of the hadoop libraries are in use. Users should upgrade to Apache Hadoop 2.10.2, 3.2.4, 3.3.3 or upper (including HADOOP-18136).

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

Apache Hadoop's FileUtil.unTar API fails to properly escape input filenames, allowing for arbitrary command injection. This critical flaw is rated 9.8 due to the potential for remote code execution.

No public exploit is known, and it is not in the KEV catalog. It is remotely exploitable.

Recommended Action

Upgrade to a version of Hadoop or Spark that includes the fix to validate file existence before processing.

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-2022-25168 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.