CVE-2022-1561: Lura and KrakenD-CE versions older than v2.0.2 and KrakenD-EE versions older than v2.0.0 do not sanitize URL p

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-1561?

krakend: upgrade to 2.0.0; lura: upgrade to 2.0.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-1561 being exploited?

CVE-2022-1561 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2022-1561 affect?

CVE-2022-1561 affects krakend, lura. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.0). Lura and KrakenD-CE versions older than v2.0.2 and KrakenD-EE versions older than v2.0.0 do not sanitize URL parameters correctly, allowing a malicious user to alter the backend URL defined for a pipe when remote users send crafty URL reque

Q: How urgent is CVE-2022-1561?

Priority 31/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Routine

MEDIUM 4.0REMOTEUPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2022-1561 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.0) affecting krakend, lura. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Lura and KrakenD-CE versions older than v2.0.2 and KrakenD-EE versions older than v2.0.0 do not sanitize URL parameters correctly, allowing a malicious user to alter the backend URL defined for a pipe when remote users send crafty URL requests. The vulnerability does not affect KrakenD itself, but the consumed backend might be vulnerable.

Why this priority

Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.0 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 52%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-471
Published	2022-08-01
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Spanish National Cybersecurity Institute, S.A. (INCIBE) · Vendor: krakend · luraproject

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-08-01 13:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:22 UTCUpdated Record last modified

krakend krakend UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.0.0 · <= 2.0.2

Fixed in: 2.0.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy krakend || rpm -q krakend || krakend --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade krakend

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade krakend

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

luraproject lura UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.0.2

Fixed in: 2.0.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy lura || rpm -q lura || lura --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.0.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade lura

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade lura

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2022-1561?

krakend: upgrade to 2.0.0; lura: upgrade to 2.0.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-1561 being exploited?

CVE-2022-1561 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-2022-1561 affect?

CVE-2022-1561 affects krakend, lura. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.0). Lura and KrakenD-CE versions older than v2.0.2 and KrakenD-EE versions older than v2.0.0 do not sanitize URL parameters correctly, allowing a malicious user to alter the backend URL defined for a pipe when remote users send crafty URL reque

How urgent is CVE-2022-1561?

Priority 31/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

References

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