CVE-2022-43769: Hitachi Vantara Pentaho BA Server Special Element Injection Vulnerability

Published Apr 3, 2023
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Updated

Hitachi Vantara Pentaho BA Server contains a special element injection vulnerability that allows an attacker to inject Spring templates into properties files, allowing for arbitrary command execution.

Other sources

Hitachi Vantara Pentaho Business Analytics Server prior to versions 9.4.0.1 and 9.3.0.2, including 8.3.x allow certain web services to set property values which contain Spring templates that are interpreted downstream.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Hitachi Vantara Pentaho Business Analytics (BA) Server
Hitachi Vantara Pentaho Business Analytics Server>=8.3.0.0<9.3.0.2
Hitachi Vantara Pentaho Business Analytics Server=9.4.0.0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Hitachi Vantara Pentaho Business Analytics Server to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 9.4.0.1
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Hitachi Vantara Pentaho Business Analytics Server to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 9.3.0.2
  3. Compensating control

    Follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services.

  4. Compensating control

    Discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Event History

Apr 3, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:47 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:47 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Mar 3, 2025
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-43769?

The severity of CVE-2022-43769 is high with a severity value of 7.2.

2

Which versions of Hitachi Vantara Pentaho Business Analytics Server are affected by CVE-2022-43769?

Hitachi Vantara Pentaho Business Analytics Server versions prior to 9.4.0.1 and 9.3.0.2, including 8.3.x, are affected by CVE-2022-43769.

3

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2022-43769?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2022-43769 by setting property values containing Spring templates that are interpreted downstream in certain web services.

4

How do I fix CVE-2022-43769?

To fix CVE-2022-43769, it is recommended to update Hitachi Vantara Pentaho Business Analytics Server to version 9.4.0.1 or 9.3.0.2, or a later version that addresses the vulnerability.

5

What are the references for CVE-2022-43769?

The references for CVE-2022-43769 are: 1. [Packet Storm Security](http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/172296/Pentaho-Business-Server-Authentication-Bypass-SSTI-Code-Execution.html) 2. [Pentaho Support](https://support.pentaho.com/hc/en-us/articles/14455561548301--Resolved-Pentaho-BA-Server-Failure-to-Sanitize-Special-Elements-into-a-Different-Plane-Special-Element-Injection-Versions-before-9-4-0-1-and-9-3-0-2-including-8-3-x-Impacted-CVE-2022-43769-)

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