CVE-2022-24913: Versions of the package com.fasterxml.util:java-merge-sort before 1.1.0 are vulnerable to Insecure Temporary F

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-24913?

java-merge-sort: upgrade to 1.1.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-24913 being exploited?

CVE-2022-24913 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-2022-24913 affect?

CVE-2022-24913 affects java-merge-sort. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). Versions of the package com.fasterxml.util:java-merge-sort before 1.1.0 are vulnerable to Insecure Temporary File in the StdTempFileProvider() function in StdTempFileProvider.java, which uses the permissive File.createTempFile() function, e

Q: How urgent is CVE-2022-24913?

Priority 23/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 5.5UPGRADE

CVE-2022-24913 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.5) affecting java-merge-sort. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Versions of the package com.fasterxml.util:java-merge-sort before 1.1.0 are vulnerable to Insecure Temporary File in the StdTempFileProvider() function in StdTempFileProvider.java, which uses the permissive File.createTempFile() function, exposing temporary file contents.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 83%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-377, CWE-668
Published	2023-01-12
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Snyk · Vendor: java-merge-sort project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-01-12 05:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:32 UTCUpdated Record last modified

java-merge-sort project java-merge-sort UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.1.0

Fixed in: 1.1.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy java-merge-sort || rpm -q java-merge-sort || java-merge-sort --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade java-merge-sort

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade java-merge-sort

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-2022-24913?

java-merge-sort: upgrade to 1.1.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-24913 being exploited?

CVE-2022-24913 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-2022-24913 affect?

CVE-2022-24913 affects java-merge-sort. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). Versions of the package com.fasterxml.util:java-merge-sort before 1.1.0 are vulnerable to Insecure Temporary File in the StdTempFileProvider() function in StdTempFileProvider.java, which uses the permissive File.createTempFile() function, e

How urgent is CVE-2022-24913?

Priority 23/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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