CVE-2022-4245: A flaw was found in codehaus-plexus

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-4245?

plexus-utils: upgrade to 3.0.24; integration camel k: upgrade to 1.10.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-4245 being exploited?

CVE-2022-4245 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-2022-4245 affect?

CVE-2022-4245 affects plexus-utils, integration camel k. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). A flaw was found in codehaus-plexus. The org.codehaus.plexus.util.xml.XmlWriterUtil#writeComment fails to sanitize comments for a --> sequence. This issue means that text contained in the command string could be interpreted as XML and allow

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3WATCHLISTUPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2022-4245 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting plexus-utils, integration camel k. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A flaw was found in codehaus-plexus. The org.codehaus.plexus.util.xml.XmlWriterUtil#writeComment fails to sanitize comments for a --> sequence. This issue means that text contained in the command string could be interpreted as XML and allow for XML injection.

Why this priority

On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 47%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-91, CWE-611
Published	2023-09-25
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Red Hat, Inc. · Vendor: codehaus-plexus · redhat

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-09-25 20:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:20 UTCUpdated Record last modified

codehaus-plexus plexus-utils UPGRADE

Affected: < 3.0.24

Fixed in: 3.0.24

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy plexus-utils || rpm -q plexus-utils || plexus-utils --version

2. UPGRADE to 3.0.24 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade plexus-utils

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade plexus-utils

Note

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

redhat integration camel k UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.10.1

Fixed in: 1.10.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy integration-camel-k || rpm -q integration-camel-k || integration-camel-k --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.10.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade integration-camel-k

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade integration-camel-k

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2022-4245?

plexus-utils: upgrade to 3.0.24; integration camel k: upgrade to 1.10.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-4245 being exploited?

CVE-2022-4245 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-2022-4245 affect?

CVE-2022-4245 affects plexus-utils, integration camel k. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). A flaw was found in codehaus-plexus. The org.codehaus.plexus.util.xml.XmlWriterUtil#writeComment fails to sanitize comments for a --> sequence. This issue means that text contained in the command string could be interpreted as XML and allow

How urgent is CVE-2022-4245?

Priority 33/100. On your watchlist

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