How severe is CVE-2023-22665?

CVE-2023-22665 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-22665 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-22665?

CVE-2023-22665 affects Apache Jena. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-22665?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2023-22665 published?

CVE-2023-22665 was published on 2023-04-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-22665

CVE-2023-22665 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apache Jena with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-917
Affected product: Apache Jena
Published: 2023-04-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

There is insufficient checking of user queries in Apache Jena versions 4.7.0 and earlier, when invoking custom scripts. It allows a remote user to execute arbitrary javascript via a SPARQL query.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-22665?: There is insufficient checking of user queries in Apache Jena versions 4.7.0 and earlier, when invoking custom scripts. It allows a remote user to execute arbitrary javascript via a SPARQL query.
How severe is CVE-2023-22665?: CVE-2023-22665 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-22665 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-22665?: CVE-2023-22665 affects Apache Jena. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-22665?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-22665 published?: CVE-2023-22665 was published on 2023-04-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:apache:jena:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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