Is CVE-2022-40929 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-40929 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-40929 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-40929 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-40929?

CVE-2022-40929 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-40929

CWE-78Published: September 28, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

XXL-JOB 2.2.0 has a Command execution vulnerability in background tasks. NOTE: this is disputed because the issues/4929 report is about an intended and supported use case (running arbitrary Bash scripts on behalf of users).

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

XXL-JOB contains a potential command execution vulnerability related to background task processing. While the issue is disputed as an intended feature, it presents a significant risk if unauthorized users can trigger arbitrary script execution.

No public exploit is known, and the vulnerability is not in the CISA KEV. It is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.

Recommended Action

Ensure that access to the XXL-JOB management interface is strictly controlled and restricted to authorized personnel only.

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-2022-40929 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.