CVE-2022-40159
CVE-2022-40159 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apache Commons Jxpath with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-787.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (64th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-787
- Affected product: Apache Commons Jxpath
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
** DISPUTED ** This record was originally reported by the oss-fuzz project who failed to consider the security context in which JXPath is intended to be used and failed to contact the JXPath maintainers prior to requesting the CVE allocation. The CVE was then allocated by Google in breach of the CNA rules. After review by the JXPath maintainers, the original report was found to be invalid.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-40159?
- ** DISPUTED ** This record was originally reported by the oss-fuzz project who failed to consider the security context in which JXPath is intended to be used and failed to contact the JXPath maintainers prior to requesting the CVE allocation. The CVE was then allocated by Google in breach of the CNA rules. After review by the JXPath maintainers, the original report was found to be invalid.
- How severe is CVE-2022-40159?
- CVE-2022-40159 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2022-40159 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-40159?
- CVE-2022-40159 affects Apache Commons Jxpath. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-40159?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2022-40159 published?
- CVE-2022-40159 was published on 2022-10-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:commons_jxpath:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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