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HIGH

CVE-2022-34169

CWE-681Published: July 19, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.5

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The Apache Xalan Java XSLT library is vulnerable to an integer truncation issue when processing malicious XSLT stylesheets. This can be used to corrupt Java class files generated by the internal XSLTC compiler and execute arbitrary Java bytecode. Users are recommended to update to version 2.7.3 or later. Note: Java runtimes (such as OpenJDK) include repackaged copies of Xalan.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-34169 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 full integrity compromise (data manipulation), 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

IntegrityHigh

AvailabilityNone

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

Apache1 product(s)

xalan-java

azul1 product(s)

zulu

Debian1 product(s)

debian linux

Fedora1 product(s)

fedora

netapp8 product(s)

7-mode transition toolactive iq unified managercloud insights acquisition unitcloud secure agenthci management nodeoncommand insightsolidfirehci compute node

Oracle4 product(s)

graalvmjdkjreopenjdk

Source: NVD CPE · 38 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time

Offensive Security exploit database

GitHub PoC Search

Community PoC repositories

Rapid7 / Metasploit

Metasploit module search

Security advisories & exploits

Official NIST entry

CVE Program entry

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Official Patches & Advisories

PATCHhttp://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/07/20/3

PATCHhttp://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/10/18/2

PATCHhttps://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2022.html

PATCHhttp://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/07/20/3

PATCHhttp://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/10/18/2

PATCHhttps://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2022.html

ADVISORYhttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/168186/Xalan-J-XSLTC-Integer-Truncation.html

ADVISORYhttp://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/07/19/5

ADVISORYhttp://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/07/19/6

ADVISORYhttp://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/07/20/2

ADVISORYhttp://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/11/04/8

ADVISORYhttp://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/11/07/2

ADVISORYhttps://lists.apache.org/thread/12pxy4phsry6c34x2ol4fft6xlho4kyw

ADVISORYhttps://lists.apache.org/thread/2qvl7r43wb4t8p9dd9om1bnkssk07sn8

ADVISORYhttps://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/10/msg00024.html

ADVISORYhttps://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220729-0009/

ADVISORYhttps://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5188

ADVISORYhttps://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5192

ADVISORYhttps://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5256

ADVISORYhttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/168186/Xalan-J-XSLTC-Integer-Truncation.html

ADVISORYhttp://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/07/19/5

ADVISORYhttp://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/07/19/6

ADVISORYhttp://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/07/20/2

ADVISORYhttp://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/11/04/8

ADVISORYhttp://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/11/07/2

ADVISORYhttps://lists.apache.org/thread/12pxy4phsry6c34x2ol4fft6xlho4kyw

ADVISORYhttps://lists.apache.org/thread/2qvl7r43wb4t8p9dd9om1bnkssk07sn8

ADVISORYhttps://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/10/msg00024.html

ADVISORYhttps://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220729-0009/

ADVISORYhttps://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5188

ADVISORYhttps://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5192

ADVISORYhttps://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5256

All References (48)

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http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/168186/Xalan-J-XSLTC-Integer-Truncation.htmlThird Party Advisory · VDB Entry

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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/07/19/5Mailing List · Third Party Advisory

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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/07/19/6Mailing List · Third Party Advisory

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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/07/20/2Mailing List · Third Party Advisory

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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/07/20/3Mailing List · Patch · Third Party Advisory

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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/10/18/2Mailing List · Patch · Third Party Advisory

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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/11/04/8Mailing List · Third Party Advisory

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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/11/07/2Mailing List · Third Party Advisory

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https://lists.apache.org/thread/12pxy4phsry6c34x2ol4fft6xlho4kywIssue Tracking · Mailing List · Vendor Advisory

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https://lists.apache.org/thread/2qvl7r43wb4t8p9dd9om1bnkssk07sn8Issue Tracking · Mailing List · Vendor Advisory

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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/10/msg00024.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory

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https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/H4YNJSJ64NPCNKFPNBYITNZU5H3L4D6L/

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https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/I5OZNAZJ4YHLOKRRRZSWRT5OJ25E4XLM/

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https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/JN3EVGR7FD3ZLV5SBTJXUIDCMSK4QUE2/

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https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/KO3DXNKZ4EU3UZBT6AAR4XRKCD73KLMO/

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2022-34169

CVSS Score7.5 / 10

SeverityHIGH

WeaknessCWE-681

CISA KEVNo

Affected6 vendor(s)

PublishedJul 19, 2022

Related CVEs (CWE-681)

Recommended Actions

→Apply vendor patches immediately
→Monitor CVE-2022-34169 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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