How severe is CVE-2022-45690?

CVE-2022-45690 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-2022-45690 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-45690?

CVE-2022-45690 primarily affects Stleary Json-java. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-45690?

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-2022-45690 published?

CVE-2022-45690 was published on 2022-12-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-45690

CVE-2022-45690 is a high-severity vulnerability in Stleary Json-java 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-787.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (57th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-787
Affected product: Stleary Json-java
Published: 2022-12-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A stack overflow in the org.json.JSONTokener.nextValue::JSONTokener.java component of hutool-json v5.8.10 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via crafted JSON or XML data.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-45690?: A stack overflow in the org.json.JSONTokener.nextValue::JSONTokener.java component of hutool-json v5.8.10 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via crafted JSON or XML data.
How severe is CVE-2022-45690?: CVE-2022-45690 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-2022-45690 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-45690?: CVE-2022-45690 primarily affects Stleary Json-java. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-45690?: 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-2022-45690 published?: CVE-2022-45690 was published on 2022-12-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:stleary:json-java:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hutool:hutool:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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