CVE-2022-37422
CVE-2022-37422 is a high-severity vulnerability in Payara with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-22.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (61st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Payara
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Payara through 5.2022.2 allows directory traversal without authentication. This affects Payara Server, Payara Micro, and Payara Server Embedded.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-37422?
- Payara through 5.2022.2 allows directory traversal without authentication. This affects Payara Server, Payara Micro, and Payara Server Embedded.
- How severe is CVE-2022-37422?
- CVE-2022-37422 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2022-37422 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-37422?
- CVE-2022-37422 primarily affects Payara. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-37422?
- 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-2022-37422 published?
- CVE-2022-37422 was published on 2022-08-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:payara:payara:*:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:payara:payara:*:*:*:*:community:*:*:*
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