CVE-2022-42889: Apache commons_text(CVE-2022-42889) and commons_configuration (CVE-2022-33980) vulnerability

Published Oct 13, 2022
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Updated

A flaw was found in Apache Commons Text packages 1.5 through 1.9. The affected versions allow an attacker to benefit from a variable interpolation process contained in Apache Commons Text, which can cause properties to be dynamically defined. Server applications are vulnerable to remote code execution (RCE) and unintentional contact with untrusted remote servers.

Other sources

Apache Commons Text performs variable interpolation, allowing properties to be dynamically evaluated and expanded. The standard format for interpolation is "${prefix:name}", where "prefix" is used to locate an instance of org.apache.commons.text.lookup.StringLookup that performs the interpolation. Starting with version 1.5 and continuing through 1.9, the set of default Lookup instances included interpolators that could result in arbitrary code execution or contact with remote servers. These lookups are: - "script" - execute expressions using the JVM script execution engine (javax.script) - "dns" - resolve dns records - "url" - load values from urls, including from remote servers Applications using the interpolation defaults in the affected versions may be vulnerable to remote code execution or unintentional contact with remote servers if untrusted configuration values are used. Users are recommended to upgrade to Apache Commons Text 1.10.0, which disables the problematic interpolators by default.

The StringSubstitutor default interpolators may lead to unsafe script evaluation and arbitrary code execution

— GitHub Security Lab

Affected Software

37 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/jenkins<2-plugins-0:4.11.1683009941-1.el8
2-plugins-0:4.11.1683009941-1.el8
redhat/jenkins<2-plugins-0:4.12.1683009955-1.el8
2-plugins-0:4.12.1683009955-1.el8
redhat/jenkins<2-plugins-0:4.13.1684911916-1.el8
2-plugins-0:4.13.1684911916-1.el8
redhat/jenkins<2-plugins-0:4.10.1680703106-1.el8
2-plugins-0:4.10.1680703106-1.el8
redhat/jenkins<2-plugins-0:4.9.1680069756-1.el8
2-plugins-0:4.9.1680069756-1.el8
redhat/candlepin<0:4.1.18-1.el8
0:4.1.18-1.el8
redhat/candlepin<0:4.2.13-1.el8
0:4.2.13-1.el8
maven/com.guicedee.services:commons-text<=1.2.2.1-jre17
maven/org.apache.commons:commons-text>=1.5<1.10.0
1.10.0
Apache Commons Text>=1.5<1.10.0
NetApp Bluexp
All of the following
Any of the following
Juniper Security Threat Response Manager<7.5.0
Juniper Security Threat Response Manager=7.5.0
Juniper Security Threat Response Manager=7.5.0-up1
Juniper Security Threat Response Manager=7.5.0-up2
Juniper Security Threat Response Manager=7.5.0-up3
Any of the following
Juniper Jsa1500
Juniper Jsa3500
Juniper Jsa3800
Juniper Jsa5500
Juniper Jsa5800
Juniper Jsa7500
Juniper Jsa7800
Juniper Security Threat Response Manager<7.5.0
Juniper Security Threat Response Manager=7.5.0
Juniper Security Threat Response Manager=7.5.0-up1
Juniper Security Threat Response Manager=7.5.0-up2
Juniper Security Threat Response Manager=7.5.0-up3
Juniper Jsa1500
Juniper Jsa3500
Juniper Jsa3800
Juniper Jsa5500
Juniper Jsa5800
Juniper Jsa7500
Juniper Jsa7800
redhat/commons-text<1.10.0
1.10.0
IBM watsonx.data intelligence<=5.2.0, 5.2.1, 5.3.0, 5.3.1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/jenkins to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2-plugins-0:4.11.1683009941-1.el8
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/jenkins to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2-plugins-0:4.12.1683009955-1.el8
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/jenkins to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2-plugins-0:4.13.1684911916-1.el8
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/jenkins to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2-plugins-0:4.10.1680703106-1.el8
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/jenkins to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2-plugins-0:4.9.1680069756-1.el8
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/candlepin to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 0:4.1.18-1.el8
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/candlepin to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 0:4.2.13-1.el8
  8. Upgrade

    Upgrade maven/org.apache.commons:commons-text to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.10.0
  9. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/commons-text to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.10.0
  10. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apache Commons Text to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.10.0Patch CVE-2022-42889
  11. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apache Commons Configuration to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.8.0Patch CVE-2022-33980
  12. Compensating control

    Avoid using untrusted configuration values with Commons Text variable interpolation defaults; ensure any external inputs used with Commons-Text lookup methods are thoroughly sanitized before use to prevent remote code execution or unintentional contact with remote servers.

Event History

Oct 13, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Advisory Published
via GitHub·07:00 PM
Oct 17, 2022
Advisory Published
via GitHub Security Lab·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via GitHub Security Lab·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·04:23 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Oct 28, 2022
Advisory Published
via FortiGuard·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via FortiGuard·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Apr 18, 2025
Exploit Published
12:00 AM
Known Exploited
01:52 PM
Apr 27, 2026
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-42889?

CVE-2022-42889 is a vulnerability in Apache Commons Text that could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2022-42889?

CVE-2022-42889 has a severity keyword of 'critical' and a severity value of 9.8.

3

How does CVE-2022-42889 affect Apache Commons Text?

CVE-2022-42889 affects Apache Commons Text by allowing properties to be dynamically evaluated and expanded, which can be exploited by an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system.

4

How can I fix CVE-2022-42889 in Apache Commons Text?

To fix CVE-2022-42889 in Apache Commons Text, update to version 1.10.0 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-42889?

You can find more information about CVE-2022-42889 on the GitHub page and the Red Hat security advisories linked in the references.

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