Apache Commons Vulnerability: Patch but Don't Panic
Experts say CVE-2022-42899 is a serious vulnerability, but widespread exploitation is unlikely because of the specific conditions that need to exist for it to happen.
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Experts say CVE-2022-42899 is a serious vulnerability, but widespread exploitation is unlikely because of the specific conditions that need to exist for it to happen.
Cybersecurity News
A remote code execution flaw in the open-source Apache Commons Text library has some people worried that it could turn into the next Log4Shell. However, most cybersecurity researchers say it is nowhere near as concerning.
A newly disclosed Apache Commons Text vulnerability may put many at risk, but does not appear to be as impactful or widespread as Log4Shell.
There's nothing yet to suggest CVE-2022-42889 is the next Log4j. But proof-of-concept code is available, and interest appears to be ticking up.