How severe is CVE-2022-43939?

CVE-2022-43939 has a CVSS score of 8.6/10, rated HIGH. Immediate patching is strongly recommended.

Which packages are affected by CVE-2022-43939?

Affected package information for CVE-2022-43939 is not yet fully mapped. Check the official advisory links for details.

How do I fix CVE-2022-43939?

No fixed version has been published for CVE-2022-43939 yet. Monitor the advisory for updates, apply mitigations recommended by the vendor, and use O3 Security to track when a fix becomes available in your stack.

Is CVE-2022-43939 actively exploited in the wild?

Yes. There are 2 known exploit references for CVE-2022-43939, including 1 documented proof-of-concept exploit on Exploit-DB and 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-2022-43939?

CVE-2022-43939 has an EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) score of 93.3%, 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-2022-43939 in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog?

Yes. CVE-2022-43939 (Hitachi Vantara Pentaho BA Server Authorization Bypass Vulnerability) was added to CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog on 2025-03-03. CISA required all US federal civilian agencies to remediate this vulnerability by 2025-03-24. The required action was: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, 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.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-43939?

CVE-2022-43939 is classified as CWE-647 (CWE-647). This weakness type describe the underlying flaw category, which helps determine the potential impact and the right class of mitigation.

Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2022-43939?

CVE-2022-43939 affects hitachi vantara pentaho business analytics server (1 version, e.g. 9.4.0.0). Check the affected-products list on this page against your deployed version to confirm exposure.

Is there exploit tooling available for CVE-2022-43939?

A Nuclei detection template exists for CVE-2022-43939, 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-2022-43939 published, and has it been updated?

CVE-2022-43939 was published on April 3, 2023 and was last updated on October 24, 2025. Advisory data evolves as severity scores, affected ranges, and exploit intelligence are revised — always check the latest version of the advisory before acting.

CISA KEV·Added 2025-03-03 — agencies required to remediate by 2025-03-24

CVE-2022-43939

HIGH

Hitachi Vantara Pentaho Business Analytics Server versions before 9.4.0.1 and 9.3.0.2, including 8.3.x contain security restrictions using non-canonical URLs which can be circumvented.

Published

Apr 3, 2023

Updated

Oct 24, 2025

Affected

0 pkgs

Patched

None yet

Exploits

2 known

EPSS Exploitation Probability

via FIRST.org ↗

93.3%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.

Description

Hitachi Vantara Pentaho Business Analytics Server versions before 9.4.0.1 and 9.3.0.2, including 8.3.x contain security restrictions using non-canonical URLs which can be circumvented.

Affected Products

1 product · 2 configurations

Application

vantara pentaho business analytics serverhitachi

< 9.3.0.2

1 version

9.4.0.0

Exploits & PoCs

Research use only. For defensive security, authorized penetration testing, and academic research only. Never execute exploit code against systems without explicit written authorization.

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Pentaho BA Server EE 9.3.0.0-428 - Remote Code Execution (RCE) (Unauthenticated)

by dwbzn · Apr 8, 2023

Exploit-DB Source

Frequently Asked Questions

Hitachi Vantara Pentaho Business Analytics Server versions before 9.4.0.1 and 9.3.0.2, including 8.3.x contain security restrictions using non-canonical URLs which can be circumvented.

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