CVE-2022-40929: OS Command Injection

Published Sep 28, 2022
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Updated

XXL-JOB 2.2.0 has a Command execution vulnerability in background tasks.

Other sources

XXL-JOB versions 2.2.0 and prior contain a Command execution vulnerability in background tasks.

NOTE: this is disputed because the issues/4929 report is about an intended and supported use case (running arbitrary Bash scripts on behalf of users).

GitHub

Affected Software

2 affected components
maven/com.xuxueli:xxl-job-core<=2.2.0
Xuxueli xxl-job=2.2.0

Event History

Sep 28, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Sep 29, 2022
Advisory Published
12:00 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-40929?

CVE-2022-40929 is a Command execution vulnerability in background tasks in XXL-JOB versions 2.2.0 and prior.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2022-40929?

The severity of CVE-2022-40929 is critical with a CVSS score of 9.8.

3

How does CVE-2022-40929 impact my system?

CVE-2022-40929 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the affected system.

4

How can I fix CVE-2022-40929?

To fix CVE-2022-40929, it is recommended to update XXL-JOB to a version higher than 2.2.0.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-40929?

You can find more information about CVE-2022-40929 on the NIST National Vulnerability Database (NVD) at https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-40929.

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