CVE-2022-40929

CVE-2022-40929 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Xuxueli Xxl-job with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-78.

Key facts

Description

XXL-JOB 2.2.0 has a Command execution vulnerability in background tasks. NOTE: this is disputed because the issues/4929 report is about an intended and supported use case (running arbitrary Bash scripts on behalf of users).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-40929?
XXL-JOB 2.2.0 has a Command execution vulnerability in background tasks. NOTE: this is disputed because the issues/4929 report is about an intended and supported use case (running arbitrary Bash scripts on behalf of users).
How severe is CVE-2022-40929?
CVE-2022-40929 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-40929 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-40929?
CVE-2022-40929 affects Xuxueli Xxl-job. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-40929?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-40929 published?
CVE-2022-40929 was published on 2022-09-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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