CVE-2022-38745: apache software foundation apache openoffice Code Injection
CVSS: 7.8v3.1HighModified
AliasesUBUNTU-CVE-2022-38745USN-6023-1DEBIAN-CVE-2022-38745
Published 24-03-2023Last modified 13-02-2025
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2022-38745 is a high (CVSS 7.8) Code Injection vulnerability in apache software foundation apache openoffice. EPSS estimates a 0.87% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 58.1% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.8/10
010
High · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.87%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Advisory lineage
Upstream 0 · Downstream 3Timeline
- 24-03-2023PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 13-02-2025Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
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.
CVSS metrics
4 scores · 4 sources · 1 versionHigh 7.8Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesAll 4 agree
- OSV · UbuntuEcosystem advisory · calculated7.8HighCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- OSV · DebianEcosystem advisory · calculated7.8HighCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- NVDNIST7.8HighCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS trend
Probability
0.87%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
58%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.87% on 19-09-2026
19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score0.87%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-94Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment.
- CWE-427Uncontrolled Search Path ElementThe product uses a fixed or controlled search path to find resources, but one or more locations in that path can be under the control of unintended actors.
- CWE-1188Initialization of a Resource with an Insecure DefaultThe product initializes or sets a resource with a default that is intended to be changed by the product's installer, administrator, or maintainer, but the default is not secure.
Affected systems
Apache1 product
- openoffice< 4.1.14
Apache software foundation1 product
- apache openoffice< 4.1.14
Debian1 product
- libreoffice< 1:7.3.1-1
Ubuntu1 product
- libreoffice< 1:6.0.7-0ubuntu0.18.04.13 | < 1:6.4.7-0ubuntu0.20.04.7
4 vendors · 4 products
