How severe is CVE-2022-1561?

CVE-2022-1561 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-1561 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-1561?

CVE-2022-1561 primarily affects Krakend. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-1561?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2022-1561 published?

CVE-2022-1561 was published on 2022-08-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-1561

CVE-2022-1561 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Krakend with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-471.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (39th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-471
Affected product: Krakend
Published: 2022-08-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Lura and KrakenD-CE versions older than v2.0.2 and KrakenD-EE versions older than v2.0.0 do not sanitize URL parameters correctly, allowing a malicious user to alter the backend URL defined for a pipe when remote users send crafty URL requests. The vulnerability does not affect KrakenD itself, but the consumed backend might be vulnerable.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-1561?: Lura and KrakenD-CE versions older than v2.0.2 and KrakenD-EE versions older than v2.0.0 do not sanitize URL parameters correctly, allowing a malicious user to alter the backend URL defined for a pipe when remote users send crafty URL requests. The vulnerability does not affect KrakenD itself, but the consumed backend might be vulnerable.
How severe is CVE-2022-1561?: CVE-2022-1561 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-1561 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-1561?: CVE-2022-1561 primarily affects Krakend. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-1561?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-1561 published?: CVE-2022-1561 was published on 2022-08-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:krakend:krakend:*:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:krakend:krakend:*:*:*:*:community:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:luraproject:lura:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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