How severe is CVE-2024-22281?

CVE-2024-22281 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 high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-22281 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-22281?

CVE-2024-22281 affects Apache Helix. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-22281?

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.

Does CVE-2024-22281 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-22281 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-2506.

When was CVE-2024-22281 published?

CVE-2024-22281 was published on 2024-08-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-22281

CVE-2024-22281 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache Helix 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-668.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-2506
Weakness: CWE-668
Affected product: Apache Helix
Published: 2024-08-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

** UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED ** The Apache Helix Front (UI) component contained a hard-coded secret, allowing an attacker to spoof sessions by generating their own fake cookies. This issue affects Apache Helix Front (UI): all versions. As this project is retired, we do not plan to release a version that fixes this issue. Users are recommended to find an alternative or restrict access to the instance to trusted users. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-22281?: ** UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED ** The Apache Helix Front (UI) component contained a hard-coded secret, allowing an attacker to spoof sessions by generating their own fake cookies. This issue affects Apache Helix Front (UI): all versions. As this project is retired, we do not plan to release a version that fixes this issue. Users are recommended to find an alternative or restrict access to the instance to trusted users. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.
How severe is CVE-2024-22281?: CVE-2024-22281 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 high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-22281 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-22281?: CVE-2024-22281 affects Apache Helix. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-22281?: 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.
Does CVE-2024-22281 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-22281 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-2506.
When was CVE-2024-22281 published?: CVE-2024-22281 was published on 2024-08-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:apache:helix:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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