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CVE-2022-43769

Hitachi Vantara Pentaho BA Server Special Element Injection

8.8 HIGHActively exploited (CISA KEV)Public exploitEPSS 97.7%
  1. Published3 Apr 2023
  2. Added to CISA KEV3 Mar 2025
  3. Remediation due24 Mar 2025
Actively exploited (CISA KEV)

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.

Added to KEV: 3 Mar 2025Federal remediation due: 24 Mar 2025

Description

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.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredLow
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Hitachi Vantara Pentaho Business Analytics Server≥ 8.3.0.0 < 9.3.0.2 · 9.4.0.0

Remediation

Fixed in
Hitachi Vantara Pentaho Business Analytics Server≥ 9.3.0.2

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2022-43769 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2022-43769 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 3 Mar 2025.

How severe is CVE-2022-43769?

CVE-2022-43769 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated high. EPSS estimates a 97.7% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2022-43769?

Affected products include Hitachi Vantara Pentaho Business Analytics Server.

How do I fix CVE-2022-43769?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Hitachi Vantara Pentaho Business Analytics Server 9.3.0.2 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.