CVE-2022-42889: Apache Commons Text performs variable interpolation, allowing properties to be dynamically evaluated
Summary
Apache Commons Text performs variable interpolation, allowing properties to be dynamically evaluated and expanded. The standard format for interpolation is "${prefix:name}", where "prefix" is used to locate an instance of org.apache.commons.text.lookup.StringLookup that performs the interpolation. Starting with version 1.5 and continuing through 1.9, the set of default Lookup instances included interpolators that could result in arbitrary code execution or contact with remote servers. These lookups are: - "script" - execute expressions using the JVM script execution engine (javax.script) - "dns" - resolve dns records - "url" - load values from urls, including from remote servers Applications using the interpolation defaults in the affected versions may be vulnerable to remote code execution or unintentional contact with remote servers if untrusted configuration values are used. Users are recommended to upgrade to Apache Commons Text 1.10.0, which disables the problematic interpolators by default.
Why It Matters
CRITICAL severity with CVSS 9.8 .
Current Status
- Vulnerability status: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Last intelligence update: 2026-06-17 · source: NVD
Entity Activity Timeline
- 2022-10-13 — NVD publication / disclosure
- 2026-06-17 — Intelligence record updated（NVD sync）
Severity
CRITICAL
CVSS Score: 9.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source Attribution
Source: NVD · Updated: 2026-06-17T05:05:31.850 · Confidence: high
Impact
Based on CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H — assess confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact via the official vector documentation.
Affected Software
Fix
Upgrade affected software to the fixed version identified above. Apply vendor patches and monitor advisories before exposed systems go unpatched.
Sources & Evidence
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/171003/OX-App-Suite-Cross-Site-Scripting-Server-Side-Request-Forgery.html
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/176650/Apache-Commons-Text-1.9-Remote-Code-Execution.html
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Feb/3
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/10/13/4
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/10/18/1
- https://lists.apache.org/thread/n2bd4vdsgkqh2tm14l1wyc3jyol7s1om
- https://psirt.global.sonicwall.com/vuln-detail/SNWLID-2022-0022
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202301-05
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20221020-0004/
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/171003/OX-App-Suite-Cross-Site-Scripting-Server-Side-Request-Forgery.html
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/176650/Apache-Commons-Text-1.9-Remote-Code-Execution.html
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Feb/3
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/10/13/4
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/10/18/1
- https://lists.apache.org/thread/n2bd4vdsgkqh2tm14l1wyc3jyol7s1om
- https://psirt.global.sonicwall.com/vuln-detail/SNWLID-2022-0022
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202301-05
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20221020-0004/
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