CVE-2022-32533: Apache Jetspeed-2 does not sufficiently filter untrusted user input by default leading to a number of issues i

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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEWATCHLISTDOWNGRADE

CVE-2022-32533 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting jetspeed. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Apache Jetspeed-2 does not sufficiently filter untrusted user input by default leading to a number of issues including XSS, CSRF, XXE, and SSRF. Setting the configuration option "xss.filter.post = true" may mitigate these issues. NOTE: Apache Jetspeed is a dormant project of Apache Portals and no updates will be provided for this issue

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
On your watchlist

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	4.1% (top 9%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2022-07-06
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Apache Software Foundation · Vendor: apache

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-07-06 10:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:47 UTCUpdated Record last modified

apache jetspeed DOWNGRADE

Affected: >= 2.2.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.2.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.2.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison jetspeed sudo apt install jetspeed=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.2.0> sudo apt-mark hold jetspeed

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

dnf --showduplicates list jetspeed sudo dnf downgrade jetspeed-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.2.0> sudo dnf versionlock add jetspeed

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.

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-2022-32533?

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

Is CVE-2022-32533 being exploited?

CVE-2022-32533 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-2022-32533 affect?

CVE-2022-32533 affects jetspeed. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). Apache Jetspeed-2 does not sufficiently filter untrusted user input by default leading to a number of issues including XSS, CSRF, XXE, and SSRF. Setting the configuration option "xss.filter.post = true" may mitigate these issues. NOTE: Apac

How urgent is CVE-2022-32533?

Priority 67/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action; On your watchlist

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References

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