CVE-2022-41853: Those using java.sql.Statement or java.sql.PreparedStatement in hsqldb (HyperSQL DataBase) to process untruste

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-41853?

hypersql database: upgrade to 2.7.1; debian linux: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-41853 being exploited?

CVE-2022-41853 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-2022-41853 affect?

CVE-2022-41853 affects hypersql database, debian linux. Severity is high (CVSS 8.0). Those using java.sql.Statement or java.sql.PreparedStatement in hsqldb (HyperSQL DataBase) to process untrusted input may be vulnerable to a remote code execution attack. By default it is allowed to call any static method of any Java class

Q: How urgent is CVE-2022-41853?

Priority 56/100. High severity; EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited; On your watchlist

This month

HIGH 8.0WATCHLISTUPGRADEMITIGATE

CVE-2022-41853 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.0) affecting hypersql database, debian linux. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Those using java.sql.Statement or java.sql.PreparedStatement in hsqldb (HyperSQL DataBase) to process untrusted input may be vulnerable to a remote code execution attack. By default it is allowed to call any static method of any Java class in the classpath resulting in code execution. The issue can be prevented by updating to 2.7.1 or by setting the system property "hsqldb.method_class_names" to classes which are allowed to be called. For example

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.0 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	5.1% (top 8%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-470
Published	2022-10-06
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Google Inc. · Vendor: debian · hsqldb

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-10-06 18:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:03 UTCUpdated Record last modified

hsqldb hypersql database UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.7.1

Fixed in: 2.7.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy hypersql-database || rpm -q hypersql-database || hypersql-database --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.7.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade hypersql-database

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade hypersql-database

Note

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

debian debian linux MITIGATE

Affected: 10.0 · 11.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 10.0

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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-2022-41853?

hypersql database: upgrade to 2.7.1; debian linux: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-41853 being exploited?

CVE-2022-41853 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-2022-41853 affect?

CVE-2022-41853 affects hypersql database, debian linux. Severity is high (CVSS 8.0). Those using java.sql.Statement or java.sql.PreparedStatement in hsqldb (HyperSQL DataBase) to process untrusted input may be vulnerable to a remote code execution attack. By default it is allowed to call any static method of any Java class

How urgent is CVE-2022-41853?

Priority 56/100. High severity; EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited; On your watchlist

Software pages

Java vulnerabilities · Debian vulnerabilities

References

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