CVE-2022-42009
CVE-2022-42009 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache Ambari with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0. 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-917.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (60th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-917
- Affected product: Apache Ambari
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
SpringEL injection in the server agent in Apache Ambari version 2.7.0 to 2.7.6 allows a malicious authenticated user to execute arbitrary code remotely. Users are recommended to upgrade to 2.7.7.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-42009?
- SpringEL injection in the server agent in Apache Ambari version 2.7.0 to 2.7.6 allows a malicious authenticated user to execute arbitrary code remotely. Users are recommended to upgrade to 2.7.7.
- How severe is CVE-2022-42009?
- CVE-2022-42009 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2022-42009 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-42009?
- CVE-2022-42009 affects Apache Ambari. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-42009?
- 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-2022-42009 published?
- CVE-2022-42009 was published on 2023-07-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:ambari:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
More vulnerabilities in Apache Ambari
- CVE-2017-5642 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): During installation of Ambari 2.4.0 through 2.4.2, Ambari Server artifacts are not created with proper ACLs.
- CVE-2014-3582 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): In Ambari 1.2.0 through 2.2.2, it may be possible to execute arbitrary system commands on the Ambari Server host while…
- CVE-2016-6807 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): Custom commands may be executed on Ambari Agent (2.4.x, before 2.4.2) hosts without authorization, leading to…
- CVE-2025-23196 — High (CVSS 8.8): A code injection vulnerability exists in the Ambari Alert Definition feature, allowing authenticated users to inject…
- CVE-2024-51941 — High (CVSS 8.8): A remote code injection vulnerability exists in the Ambari Metrics and AMS Alerts feature, allowing authenticated…
- CVE-2023-50379 — High (CVSS 8.8): Malicious code injection in Apache Ambari in prior to 2.7.8. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.7.8, which…
All CVEs affecting Apache Ambari →
Other CWE-917 vulnerabilities
- CVE-2025-3322 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): An improper neutralization of inputs used in expression language allows remote code execution with the highest…
- CVE-2022-22947 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): In spring cloud gateway versions prior to 3.1.1+ and 3.0.7+ , applications are vulnerable to a code injection attack…
- CVE-2026-11561 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): Improper neutralization of special elements used in an expression language statement ('expression language injection')…
- CVE-2026-22738 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): In Spring AI, a SpEL injection vulnerability exists in SimpleVectorStore when a user-supplied value is used as a…
- CVE-2026-24713 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): Improper Input Validation vulnerability in Apache IoTDB. This issue affects Apache IoTDB: from 1.0.0 before 1.3.7,…
- CVE-2023-51593 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): Voltronic Power ViewPower Pro Expression Language Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability…