CVE-2022-38745

Apache OpenOffice: Empty entry in Java class path

Description

Apache OpenOffice versions before 4.1.14 may be configured to add an empty entry to the Java class path. This may lead to run arbitrary Java code from the current directory.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.04%
Vendor Advisory apache.org Vendor Advisory openoffice.org
Affected: Apache Software Foundation Apache OpenOffice
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://lists.apache.org/thread/q3noq7m681kvtb29m28x74q8cnwnzzo0 mailing list vendor advisory
https://www.openoffice.org/security/cves/CVE-2022-38745.html vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-38745?
CVE-2022-38745 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-38745?
To fix CVE-2022-38745, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2022-38745 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-38745 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-38745?
CVE-2022-38745 affects Apache Software Foundation Apache OpenOffice.
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