How severe is CVE-2022-29885?

CVE-2022-29885 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-29885 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 73% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-29885?

CVE-2022-29885 primarily affects Apache Tomcat. In total, 18 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-29885?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2022-29885 published?

CVE-2022-29885 was published on 2022-05-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-29885

CVE-2022-29885 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache Tomcat with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 73% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-400.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 73% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-400
Affected product: Apache Tomcat
Published: 2022-05-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The documentation of Apache Tomcat 10.1.0-M1 to 10.1.0-M14, 10.0.0-M1 to 10.0.20, 9.0.13 to 9.0.62 and 8.5.38 to 8.5.78 for the EncryptInterceptor incorrectly stated it enabled Tomcat clustering to run over an untrusted network. This was not correct. While the EncryptInterceptor does provide confidentiality and integrity protection, it does not protect against all risks associated with running over any untrusted network, particularly DoS risks.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-29885?: The documentation of Apache Tomcat 10.1.0-M1 to 10.1.0-M14, 10.0.0-M1 to 10.0.20, 9.0.13 to 9.0.62 and 8.5.38 to 8.5.78 for the EncryptInterceptor incorrectly stated it enabled Tomcat clustering to run over an untrusted network. This was not correct. While the EncryptInterceptor does provide confidentiality and integrity protection, it does not protect against all risks associated with running over any untrusted network, particularly DoS risks.
How severe is CVE-2022-29885?: CVE-2022-29885 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-29885 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 73% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-29885?: CVE-2022-29885 primarily affects Apache Tomcat. In total, 18 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-29885?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-29885 published?: CVE-2022-29885 was published on 2022-05-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (18)

cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:10.1.0:milestone1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:10.1.0:milestone10:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:10.1.0:milestone11:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:10.1.0:milestone12:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:10.1.0:milestone13:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:10.1.0:milestone14:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:10.1.0:milestone2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:10.1.0:milestone3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:10.1.0:milestone4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:10.1.0:milestone5:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:10.1.0:milestone6:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:10.1.0:milestone7:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:10.1.0:milestone8:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:10.1.0:milestone9:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:11.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:hospitality_cruise_shipboard_property_management_system:20.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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