HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2022-43939
HIGHCISA KEVIN THE WILD

CVE-2022-43939

Published: March 3, 2025

EPSS:93.38%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:99.8th

Official Description

Hitachi Vantara Pentaho BA Server contains a use of non-canonical URL paths for authorization decisions vulnerability that enables an attacker to bypass authorization.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Hitachi Vantara Pentaho BA Server Authorization Bypass Vulnerability

Hitachi Vantara Pentaho BA Server contains a use of non-canonical URL paths for authorization decisions vulnerability that enables an attacker to bypass authorization.

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

Hitachi Vantara Pentaho BA Server contains a flaw where non-canonical URL paths can bypass authorization, allowing an attacker to gain unauthorized access. With a high severity, an EPSS score of 0.93384, and its presence in CISA's KEV, this vulnerability is a critical concern.

This vulnerability is actively being exploited in the wild. The ability to bypass authorization remotely makes this a highly attractive target for attackers.

Recommended Action

Administrators should apply the latest security patches for Hitachi Vantara Pentaho BA Server. Reviewing and enforcing strict URL path handling and authorization policies is also advised.

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-2022-43939 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-2022-43939 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.

Affected Vendors & Products

Mentioned vendors (from description):
Canonical
CPE data not yet available in NVD for this CVE.

Exploit & PoC Resources

ACTIVE EXPLOITATIONConfirmed exploitation in the wild
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All References (2)

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2022-43939
SeverityHIGH
CISA KEVYES — Active Exploitation
ExploitIN THE WILD
EPSS (30d)93.38%
PublishedMar 3, 2025

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2022-43939 in threat intel feeds
  • Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
  • !CISA KEV: Federal agencies must patch per BOD 22-01 timeline
  • !Active exploitation confirmed — treat as P1
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.