Summary
Remote Code Execution in Apache Flume
Apache Flume versions 1.4.0 through 1.9.0 are vulnerable to a remote code execution (RCE) attack when a configuration uses a JMS Source with a JNDI LDAP data source URI when an attacker has control of the target LDAP server. This issue is fixed by limiting JNDI to allow only the use of the java protocol or no protocol.
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Severity tells you how bad this could be in the worst case. It does not tell you whether you are exposed. Exploitability and impact are functions of runtime truth: whether the vulnerable code is present, reachable, and actually executes in your application. A vulnerable package can sit in your dependency tree and never run.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is CVE-2022-25167? CVE-2022-25167 is a high-severity security vulnerability in org.apache.flume.flume-ng-sources:flume-jms-source (maven), affecting versions >= 1.4.0, < 1.10.0. It is fixed in 1.10.0.
- Which versions of org.apache.flume.flume-ng-sources:flume-jms-source are affected by CVE-2022-25167? org.apache.flume.flume-ng-sources:flume-jms-source (maven) versions >= 1.4.0, < 1.10.0 is affected.
- Is there a fix for CVE-2022-25167? Yes. CVE-2022-25167 is fixed in 1.10.0. Upgrade to this version or later.
- Is CVE-2022-25167 exploitable, and should I be worried? Whether CVE-2022-25167 is exploitable in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable. A CVSS score is a worst-case rating; it does not account for your specific deployment, configuration, or usage patterns. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to show which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so you can focus on the ones that represent real risk. Get a demo
- What actually determines whether CVE-2022-25167 is exploitable, and how bad it is? Exploitability and impact are not fixed properties of a CVE. They depend on runtime truth: whether the vulnerable code is present, reachable, and actually executes in your application. A high CVSS score on a dependency that never runs is not the same as real risk. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to reveal which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so teams prioritize the ones that genuinely matter.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-25167? Upgrade
org.apache.flume.flume-ng-sources:flume-jms-sourceto 1.10.0 or later.