CVE-2022-26134
In affected versions of Confluence Server and Data Center, an OGNL injection vulnerability exists that would allow an unauthenticated attacker to…
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- CVSS score
- 9.8 Critical
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H- CISA KEV
- Yes — actively exploited (added 2022-06-02, remediation due 2022-06-06)
- Ransomware
- Known ransomware campaign use
- Weakness (CWE)
- CWE-917
- Published
- 2022-06-03
- Last modified
- 2026-06-17
- NVD status
- Analyzed
Description
In affected versions of Confluence Server and Data Center, an OGNL injection vulnerability exists that would allow an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on a Confluence Server or Data Center instance. The affected versions are from 1.3.0 before 7.4.17, from 7.13.0 before 7.13.7, from 7.14.0 before 7.14.3, from 7.15.0 before 7.15.2, from 7.16.0 before 7.16.4, from 7.17.0 before 7.17.4, and from 7.18.0 before 7.18.1.
Affected products
- atlassian confluence data center
- atlassian confluence server
Affected ranges per NVD CPE data; confirm exact versions in the vendor advisory.
Required action (CISA)
Immediately block all internet traffic to and from affected products AND apply the update per vendor instructions [https://confluence.atlassian.com/doc/confluence-security-advisory-2022-06-02-1130377146.html] OR remove the affected products by the due date on the right. Note: Once the update is successfully deployed, agencies can reassess the internet blocking rules. Federal remediation deadline: 2022-06-06.
How to prioritize this
This vulnerability is on the CISA KEV list, meaning it is being actively exploited — treat it as urgent regardless of the raw CVSS number. Use the live CVE lookup for the latest NVD data, and the CVSS 3.1 calculator to model your own environmental score. For the actively exploited vulnerabilities that matter this week, read The Exploit HQ daily security brief.
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/167430/Confluence-OGNL-Injection-Remote-Code-Execution.html
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/167431/Through-The-Wire-CVE-2022-26134-Confluence-Proof-Of-Concept.html
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/167432/Confluence-OGNL-Injection-Proof-Of-Concept.html
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/167449/Atlassian-Confluence-Namespace-OGNL-Injection.html
- https://confluence.atlassian.com/doc/confluence-security-advisory-2022-06-02-1130377146.html
- https://jira.atlassian.com/browse/CONFSERVER-79016
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2022-26134
FAQ
Is CVE-2022-26134 actively exploited?
Yes. CISA added CVE-2022-26134 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog on 2022-06-02, with a federal remediation deadline of 2022-06-06. A KEV listing means real-world exploitation is confirmed, so patching this should be prioritized above many higher-CVSS bugs that aren't being exploited.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-26134?
CVE-2022-26134 has a CVSS base score of 9.8 (Critical). Its vector string is CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
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Data source: NVD & CISA KEV. Shown as-is; nothing added. Last generated from NVD data — re-check the live tool for updates.
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