CVE-2022-29249: JavaEZ is a library that adds new functions to make Java easier

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2022-29249 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting javaez. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

JavaEZ is a library that adds new functions to make Java easier. A weakness in JavaEZ 1.6 allows force decryption of locked text by unauthorized actors. The issue is NOT critical for non-secure applications, however may be critical in a situation where the highest levels of security are required. This issue ONLY affects v1.6 and does not affect anything pre-1.6. The vulnerability has been patched in release 1.7. Currently, there is no way to fix

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 45%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-327, CWE-328, CWE-326
Published	2022-05-24
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: javaez project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-05-24 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:39 UTCUpdated Record last modified

javaez project javaez DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.6

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.6

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison javaez sudo apt install javaez=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.6> sudo apt-mark hold javaez

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list javaez sudo dnf downgrade javaez-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.6> sudo dnf versionlock add javaez

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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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-2022-29249?

javaez: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-29249 being exploited?

CVE-2022-29249 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-2022-29249 affect?

CVE-2022-29249 affects javaez. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). JavaEZ is a library that adds new functions to make Java easier. A weakness in JavaEZ 1.6 allows force decryption of locked text by unauthorized actors. The issue is NOT critical for non-secure applications, however may be critical in a sit

How urgent is CVE-2022-29249?

Priority 45/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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