HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2022-33980
CRITICAL

CVE-2022-33980

NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: July 6, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Apache Commons Configuration performs variable interpolation, allowing properties to be dynamically evaluated and expanded. The standard format for interpolation is "${prefix:name}", where "prefix" is used to locate an instance of org.apache.commons.configuration2.interpol.Lookup that performs the interpolation. Starting with version 2.4 and continuing through 2.7, the set of default Lookup instances included interpolators that could result in arbitrary code execution or contact with remote servers. These lookups are: - "script" - execute expressions using the JVM script execution engine (javax.script) - "dns" - resolve dns records - "url" - load values from urls, including from remote servers Applications using the interpolation defaults in the affected versions may be vulnerable to remote code execution or unintentional contact with remote servers if untrusted configuration values are used. Users are recommended to upgrade to Apache Commons Configuration 2.8.0, which disables the problematic interpolators by default.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-33980 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

Apache1 product(s)
commons configuration
Debian1 product(s)
debian linux
netapp1 product(s)
snapcenter
Source: NVD CPE · 3 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official NIST entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttp://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/07/06/5
ADVISORYhttp://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/11/15/4
ADVISORYhttps://lists.apache.org/thread/tdf5n7j80lfxdhs2764vn0xmpfodm87s
ADVISORYhttps://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20221028-0015/
ADVISORYhttps://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5290
ADVISORYhttp://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/07/06/5
ADVISORYhttp://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/11/15/4
ADVISORYhttps://lists.apache.org/thread/tdf5n7j80lfxdhs2764vn0xmpfodm87s
ADVISORYhttps://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20221028-0015/
ADVISORYhttps://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5290

All References (10)

→
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/07/06/5Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/11/15/4Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
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https://lists.apache.org/thread/tdf5n7j80lfxdhs2764vn0xmpfodm87sMailing List · Vendor Advisory
→
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20221028-0015/Third Party Advisory
→
https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5290Third Party Advisory
→
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/07/06/5Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
→
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/11/15/4Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
→
https://lists.apache.org/thread/tdf5n7j80lfxdhs2764vn0xmpfodm87sMailing List · Vendor Advisory
→
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20221028-0015/Third Party Advisory
→
https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5290Third Party Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2022-33980
CVSS Score9.8 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessNVD-CWE-noinfo
CISA KEVNo
Affected3 vendor(s)
PublishedJul 6, 2022

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2022-33980 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
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