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CVE-2022-1279: A vulnerability in the encryption implementation of EBICS messages in the open source librairy ebics-java/ebic

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MEDIUM 6.5UPGRADE

CVE-2022-1279 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting ebics java. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A vulnerability in the encryption implementation of EBICS messages in the open source librairy ebics-java/ebics-java-client allows an attacker sniffing network traffic to decrypt EBICS payloads. This issue affects: ebics-java/ebics-java-client versions prior to 1.2.

Why this priority

  • No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score6.5 (Medium)
Attack vectorAdjacent network
Attack complexityLow
Privileges neededNone
User interactionNone
EPSS exploit chance0.4% (top 69%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-325
Published2022-04-14
Last modified2026-06-17
Publisher (CNA): Switzerland Government Common Vulnerability Program · Vendor: ebics java project

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Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

ebics java project ebics java UPGRADE
Affected: < 1.2
Fixed in: 1.2
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy ebics-java || rpm -q ebics-java || ebics-java --version
2. UPGRADE to 1.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade ebics-java
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade ebics-java
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2022-1279?

ebics java: upgrade to 1.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-1279 being exploited?

CVE-2022-1279 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2022-1279 affect?

CVE-2022-1279 affects ebics java. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). A vulnerability in the encryption implementation of EBICS messages in the open source librairy ebics-java/ebics-java-client allows an attacker sniffing network traffic to decrypt EBICS payloads. This issue affects: ebics-java/ebics-java-cli

How urgent is CVE-2022-1279?

Priority 30/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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