Is CVE-2022-43769 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2022-43769 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2022-43769 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2022-43769 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-43769?

CVE-2022-43769 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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CVE-2022-43769

Published: March 3, 2025

EPSS:93.98%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:99.9th

Official Description

Hitachi Vantara Pentaho BA Server contains a special element injection vulnerability that allows an attacker to inject Spring templates into properties files, allowing for arbitrary command execution.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Hitachi Vantara Pentaho BA Server Special Element Injection Vulnerability

Added to KEV: 2025-03-03Federal patch deadline: 2025-03-24

Required Action (CISA)

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Risk Analysis

This vulnerability in Hitachi Vantara Pentaho BA Server allows an attacker to inject Spring templates into properties files, leading to arbitrary command execution due to a special element injection flaw. The high EPSS score of 0.93976 indicates a very high likelihood of exploitation, making this a critical vulnerability. Its inclusion in CISA's KEV catalog confirms active exploitation.

This vulnerability has been actively exploited in the wild, as indicated by its exploit status and inclusion in CISA's KEV catalog. The flaw is remotely exploitable.

Recommended Action

Apply the latest security updates or patches for Hitachi Vantara Pentaho BA Server to mitigate the special element injection vulnerability. Implement strict input validation and sanitize all user-supplied data.

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-2022-43769 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CISA has added CVE-2022-43769 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.