How severe is CVE-2022-24816?

CVE-2022-24816 has a CVSS score of 10/10, rated CRITICAL. Immediate patching is strongly recommended.

Which packages are affected by CVE-2022-24816?

CVE-2022-24816 affects the following packages: it.geosolutions.jaiext.jiffle:jt-jiffle (Maven), it.geosolutions.jaiext.jiffle:jt-jiffle-language (Maven). Ecosystems affected: Maven.

How do I fix CVE-2022-24816?

Update it.geosolutions.jaiext.jiffle:jt-jiffle to version 1.1.22 or later. Run your dependency manager's update command and verify no transitive dependencies pin the vulnerable version. Use O3 Security's SCA scanner to confirm the fix is applied across your entire dependency tree.

Is CVE-2022-24816 actively exploited in the wild?

Yes. There are 1 known exploit references for CVE-2022-24816, including 1 in-the-wild exploitation observed on GitHub and other sources. Treat this as actively exploitable and prioritize patching immediately. All exploit code should only be run in an isolated sandbox environment for research or authorized testing — never against production systems without explicit written authorization.

What is the EPSS score for CVE-2022-24816?

CVE-2022-24816 has an EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) score of 94.0%, placing it in the 100th percentile of all CVEs. EPSS is maintained by FIRST.org and estimates the probability that a vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A score above 50% indicates significantly elevated exploitation risk — immediate patching is strongly recommended.

Is CVE-2022-24816 in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog?

Yes. CVE-2022-24816 (OSGeo GeoServer JAI-EXT Code Injection Vulnerability) was added to CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog on 2024-06-26. CISA required all US federal civilian agencies to remediate this vulnerability by 2024-07-17. The required action was: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Being listed in the KEV catalog is the strongest possible confirmation of active exploitation — treat this as a critical priority.

Is there exploit tooling available for CVE-2022-24816?

A Nuclei detection template exists for CVE-2022-24816, meaning automated scanners can fingerprint it. Public exploit tooling significantly increases real-world risk — prioritize patching and ensure detection coverage. Exploit tooling should only ever be used in isolated, authorized testing environments.

When was CVE-2022-24816 published, and has it been updated?

CVE-2022-24816 was published on April 13, 2022 and was last updated on April 10, 2026. Advisory data evolves as severity scores, affected ranges, and exploit intelligence are revised — always check the latest version of the advisory before acting.

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EPSS Exploitation Probability

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94.0%probability of exploitation in next 30 days

Very High Risk100th percentile0.00%

EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) is a daily probability model maintained by FIRST.org. It estimates the likelihood a CVE will be exploited in production environments within the next 30 days, derived from real-world threat intelligence signals.

Blast Radius

2 pkgs affected

☕it.geosolutions.jaiext.jiffle:jt-jiffle☕it.geosolutions.jaiext.jiffle:jt-jiffle-language

Real-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

JAI-EXT is an open-source project which aims to extend the Java Advanced Imaging (JAI) API. Programs allowing Jiffle script to be provided via network request can lead to a Remote Code Execution as the Jiffle script is compiled into Java code via Janino, and executed. In particular, this affects the downstream GeoServer project. Version 1.2.22 will contain a patch that disables the ability to inject malicious code into the resulting script. Users unable to upgrade may negate the ability to compile Jiffle scripts from the final application, by removing janino-x.y.z.jar from the classpath.

Affected Packages

2 total 2 fixed

Ecosystem	Package	Vulnerable range	Fix
☕Maven	`it.geosolutions.jaiext.jiffle:jt-jiffle`	all versions	1.1.22
☕Maven	`it.geosolutions.jaiext.jiffle:jt-jiffle-language`	all versions	1.1.22

Frequently Asked Questions

JAI-EXT is an open-source project which aims to extend the Java Advanced Imaging (JAI) API. Programs allowing Jiffle script to be provided via network request can lead to a Remote Code Execution as the Jiffle script is compiled into Java code via Janino, and executed. In particular, this affects the downstream GeoServer project. Version 1.2.22 will contain a patch that disables the ability to inject malicious code into the resulting script. Users unable to upgrade may negate the ability to compile Jiffle scripts from the final application, by removing janino-x.y.z.jar from the classpath.

O3 Security · Impact-Aware SCA

Is CVE-2022-24816 in your stack?

O3 detects CVE-2022-24816 across Maven dependencies and uses function-level reachability to confirm whether the vulnerable code path is actually reachable — not just present. No false positives.

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