CVE-2022-23223 is a high-severity (CVSS 7.5) CWE-522 vulnerability in org.apache.shenyu:shenyu-common. 1 public exploit or proof-of-concept reference is indexed, so weaponization risk is real. A fix is available for org.apache.shenyu:shenyu-common — see the affected versions and patch details below.
Apache ShenYu Password leakage
EPSS Exploitation Probability
Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, from FIRST.org EPSS.
How urgent is this, really
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Real-World Exposure
org.apache.shenyu:shenyu-commonReal-time download stats are indexed for npm and PyPI packages. This vulnerability affects Maven packages — download data is not available via public APIs for these ecosystems.
Description
On Apache ShenYu versions 2.4.0 and 2.4.1, and endpoint existed that disclosed the passwords of all users. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.4.2 or later.
Affected Packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Vulnerable range | Fix |
|---|---|---|---|
| ☕Maven | org.apache.shenyu:shenyu-common | ≥ 2.4.0&&< 2.4.2 | 2.4.2org.apache.shenyu:shenyu-common:2.4.2 |
Affected Products
shenyuapacheResearch use only. For defensive security, authorized penetration testing, and academic research only. Never execute exploit code against systems without explicit written authorization.
Detection & mitigation playbook
Open-source dependencyDetect
Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for org.apache.shenyu:shenyu-common, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.
Fix
Update org.apache.shenyu:shenyu-common to 2.4.2 or later, then make sure no transitive (indirect) dependency still pins the vulnerable range — O3 confirms CVE-2022-23223 is resolved across your whole dependency graph.
Workarounds
If you can't upgrade right away: gate or disable the affected feature, validate untrusted input at the boundary, and avoid passing attacker-controlled data into the vulnerable path. O3's runtime protection blocks exploitation in production as an interim safeguard until the upgrade lands.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CVE-2022-23223 in your dependencies?
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