CVE-2022-34267
CWE-287Published: December 25, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
An issue was discovered in RWS WorldServer before 11.7.3. Adding a token parameter with the value of 02 bypasses all authentication requirements. Arbitrary Java code can be uploaded and executed via a .jar archive to the ws-api/v2/customizations/api endpoint.
Risk Analysis
RWS WorldServer allows authentication bypass via a specific token parameter, enabling arbitrary Java code execution. This critical vulnerability is rated 9.8 and allows full system compromise.
No public exploit is known for this vulnerability, and it is not in the CISA KEV. It is remotely exploitable with low complexity.
Upgrade RWS WorldServer to version 11.7.3 or later.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2022-34267 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.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-287): Authentication bypass vulnerabilities allow attackers to access protected resources without valid credentials.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2022-34267 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts