How severe is CVE-2022-51009?

CVE-2022-51009 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-2022-51009 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-51009?

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-2022-51009 published?

CVE-2022-51009 was published on 2026-09-06 and last updated on 2026-09-10.

CVE-2022-51009

CVE-2022-51009 is a high-severity vulnerability 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-248.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v4: 8.7
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (25th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-248
Published: 2026-09-06
Last modified: 2026-09-10

Description

PocketMine-MP before 4.7.2 fails to properly handle exceptions from the adhocore/json-comment library when parsing skin geometry data. Attackers can send login or skin packets with invalid geometry JSON to trigger an unhandled RuntimeException, causing server crash.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-51009?: PocketMine-MP before 4.7.2 fails to properly handle exceptions from the adhocore/json-comment library when parsing skin geometry data. Attackers can send login or skin packets with invalid geometry JSON to trigger an unhandled RuntimeException, causing server crash.
How severe is CVE-2022-51009?: CVE-2022-51009 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-2022-51009 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-51009?: 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-2022-51009 published?: CVE-2022-51009 was published on 2026-09-06 and last updated on 2026-09-10.

References

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