How severe is GHSA-mfjw-x4q4-69p9?

GHSA-mfjw-x4q4-69p9 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10, rated CRITICAL. Immediate patching is strongly recommended.

Which packages are affected by GHSA-mfjw-x4q4-69p9?

GHSA-mfjw-x4q4-69p9 affects the following packages: org.igniterealtime.openfire:parent (Maven). Ecosystems affected: Maven.

How do I fix GHSA-mfjw-x4q4-69p9?

Update org.igniterealtime.openfire:parent to version 4.5.0-beta 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 GHSA-mfjw-x4q4-69p9 actively exploited in the wild?

Yes. There are 1 known exploit references for GHSA-mfjw-x4q4-69p9, 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 GHSA-mfjw-x4q4-69p9?

GHSA-mfjw-x4q4-69p9 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.

What type of vulnerability is GHSA-mfjw-x4q4-69p9?

GHSA-mfjw-x4q4-69p9 is classified as Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) (CWE-918). This weakness type describe the underlying flaw category, which helps determine the potential impact and the right class of mitigation. This is a high-impact weakness class that often enables remote code execution or data exposure.

Is there exploit tooling available for GHSA-mfjw-x4q4-69p9?

A Nuclei detection template exists for GHSA-mfjw-x4q4-69p9, 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 GHSA-mfjw-x4q4-69p9 published, and has it been updated?

GHSA-mfjw-x4q4-69p9 was published on May 24, 2022 and was last updated on February 19, 2024. Advisory data evolves as severity scores, affected ranges, and exploit intelligence are revised — always check the latest version of the advisory before acting.

☕ Maven

GHSA-mfjw-x4q4-69p9

CRITICAL

Ignite Realtime Openfire vulnerable to Server Side Request Forgery

Also known asCVE-2019-18394

Published

May 24, 2022

Updated

Feb 19, 2024

Affected

1 pkg

Patched

1 / 1

Exploits

1 known

EPSS Exploitation Probability

via FIRST.org ↗

93.3%probability of exploitation in next 30 days

Very High Risk100th percentile-0.61%

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

1 pkg affected

☕org.igniterealtime.openfire:parent

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

A Server Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability in FaviconServlet.java in Ignite Realtime Openfire through 4.4.2 allows attackers to send arbitrary HTTP GET requests. The issue is fixed in version 4.5.0-beta.

Affected Packages

1 total 1 fixed

Ecosystem	Package	Vulnerable range	Fix
☕Maven	`org.igniterealtime.openfire:parent`	all versions	4.5.0-beta

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.

A Server Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability in FaviconServlet.jav…

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