CVE-2022-29805: A Java Deserialization vulnerability in the Fishbowl Server in Fishbowl Inventory before 2022.4.1 allows remot

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-29805?

fishbowl: upgrade to 2022.4.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-29805 being exploited?

CVE-2022-29805 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-2022-29805 affect?

CVE-2022-29805 affects fishbowl. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). A Java Deserialization vulnerability in the Fishbowl Server in Fishbowl Inventory before 2022.4.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted XML payload.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2022-29805?

Priority 69/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 2%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2022-29805 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting fishbowl. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A Java Deserialization vulnerability in the Fishbowl Server in Fishbowl Inventory before 2022.4.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted XML payload.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 2%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	27.6% (top 2%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-502
Published	2022-08-19
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: fishbowlinventory

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-08-19 13:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:40 UTCUpdated Record last modified

fishbowlinventory fishbowl UPGRADE

Affected: < 2022.4.1

Fixed in: 2022.4.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 2022.4.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade fishbowl

Note

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

Exact fixes by distribution

Fedora ELN · luksmeta · FIXED · 11-3.eln159 · FEDORA-2026-5176083b78 · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-5176083b78

Fedora 46 · openscad · FIXED · 2021.01-34.fc46 · FEDORA-2026-faf1721128 · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-faf1721128

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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-2022-29805?

fishbowl: upgrade to 2022.4.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-29805 being exploited?

CVE-2022-29805 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-2022-29805 affect?

CVE-2022-29805 affects fishbowl. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). A Java Deserialization vulnerability in the Fishbowl Server in Fishbowl Inventory before 2022.4.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted XML payload.

How urgent is CVE-2022-29805?

Priority 69/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 2%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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