CVE-2022-37021: Apache Geode versions up to 1.12.5, 1.13.4 and 1.14.0 are vulnerable to a deserialization of untrusted data fl

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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEWATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2022-37021 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting geode. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Apache Geode versions up to 1.12.5, 1.13.4 and 1.14.0 are vulnerable to a deserialization of untrusted data flaw when using JMX over RMI on Java 8. Any user still on Java 8 who wishes to protect against deserialization attacks involving JMX or RMI should upgrade to Apache Geode 1.15 and Java 11. If upgrading to Java 11 is not possible, then upgrade to Apache Geode 1.15 and specify "--J=-Dgeode.enableGlobalSerialFilter=true" when starting any Loca

Why this priority

Critical severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
On your watchlist

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	2.6% (top 14%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-502
Published	2022-08-31
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

2022-08-31 07:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:54 UTCUpdated Record last modified

apache geode UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.12.5 · >= 1.13.0 and <= 1.13.4 · 1.14.0

Fixed in: newer than 1.13.4

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.13.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.13.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade geode

Note

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

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.13.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison geode sudo apt install geode=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.13.0> sudo apt-mark hold geode

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list geode sudo dnf downgrade geode-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.13.0> sudo dnf versionlock add geode

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-2022-37021?

geode: upgrade to newer than 1.13.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-37021 being exploited?

CVE-2022-37021 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-2022-37021 affect?

CVE-2022-37021 affects geode. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). Apache Geode versions up to 1.12.5, 1.13.4 and 1.14.0 are vulnerable to a deserialization of untrusted data flaw when using JMX over RMI on Java 8. Any user still on Java 8 who wishes to protect against deserialization attacks involving JMX

How urgent is CVE-2022-37021?

Priority 66/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action; On your watchlist

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