HIGH
CVE-2022-30522
CWE-789Published: June 9, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
7.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
If Apache HTTP Server 2.4.53 is configured to do transformations with mod_sed in contexts where the input to mod_sed may be very large, mod_sed may make excessively large memory allocations and trigger an abort.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2022-30522 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 availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (12)
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/06/08/6Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
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https://httpd.apache.org/security/vulnerabilities_24.htmlVendor Advisory
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https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202208-20Third Party Advisory
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https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220624-0005/Third Party Advisory
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/06/08/6Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
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https://httpd.apache.org/security/vulnerabilities_24.htmlVendor Advisory
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https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202208-20Third Party Advisory
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https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220624-0005/Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2022-30522
CVSS Score7.5 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-789
CISA KEVNo
Affected3 vendor(s)
PublishedJun 9, 2022
Related CVEs (CWE-789)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2022-30522 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.