Is CVE-2022-46337 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-46337 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-46337 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-46337 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-46337?

CVE-2022-46337 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-46337

CWE-74Published: November 20, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A cleverly devised username might bypass LDAP authentication checks. In

LDAP-authenticated Derby installations, this could let an attacker fill

up the disk by creating junk Derby databases. In LDAP-authenticated

Derby installations, this could also allow the attacker to execute

malware which was visible to and executable by the account which booted

the Derby server. In LDAP-protected databases which weren't also

protected by SQL GRANT/REVOKE authorization, this vulnerability could

also let an attacker view and corrupt sensitive data and run sensitive

database functions and procedures.

Mitigation:

Users should upgrade to Java 21 and Derby 10.17.1.0.

Alternatively, users who wish to remain on older Java versions should

build their own Derby distribution from one of the release families to

which the fix was backported: 10.16, 10.15, and 10.14. Those are the

releases which correspond, respectively, with Java LTS versions 17, 11,

and 8.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

Apache Derby installations using LDAP authentication are vulnerable to a username bypass that can lead to disk exhaustion, malware execution, or unauthorized data access. This critical flaw allows remote attackers to manipulate database operations.

No public exploit is known, and the vulnerability is not in the CISA KEV.

Recommended Action

Upgrade to Java 21 and Derby 10.17.1.0, or build a custom distribution from the latest release.

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-2022-46337 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.