CVE-2022-47937

Multiple parsing problems in the Apache Sling Commons JSON module

Description

Improper input validation in the Apache Sling Commons JSON bundle allows an attacker to trigger unexpected errors by supplying specially-crafted input. The org.apache.sling.commons.json bundle has been deprecated as of March 2017 and should not be used anymore. Consumers are encouraged to consider the Apache Sling Commons Johnzon OSGi bundle provided by the Apache Sling project, but may of course use other JSON libraries.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.17%
Vendor Advisory apache.org Vendor Advisory apache.org
Affected: Apache Software Foundation org.apache.sling.commons.json
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/SLING-6536 vendor advisory issue tracking
https://github.com/apache/sling-org-apache-sling-commons-johnzon product related
https://lists.apache.org/thread/sws7z50x47gv0c38q4kx6ktqrvrrg1pm vendor advisory mailing list
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/05/15/2

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-47937?
CVE-2022-47937 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-47937?
To fix CVE-2022-47937, 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-2022-47937 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-47937 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-2022-47937?
CVE-2022-47937 affects Apache Software Foundation org.apache.sling.commons.json.
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