CVE-2022-36364 Apache Calcite Avatica JDBC driver `httpclient_impl` connection property can be used as an RCE vector
Attackers with control over JDBC connection parameters can achieve remote code execution by specifying malicious classes in the httpclient_impl property.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2022-36364?
CVE-2022-36364 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in Apache Calcite Avatica, published on 28 Jul 2022. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Apache Calcite Avatica JDBC driver creates HTTP client instances based on class names provided via `httpclient_impl` connection property; however, the driver does not verify if the class implements the expected interface before instantiating it, which can lead to code execution loaded via arbitrary classes and in rare cases remote code execution. To exploit the vulnerability: 1) the attacker needs to have privileges to control JDBC connection parameters; 2) and there should be a vulnerable class (constructor with URL parameter and ability to execute code) in the classpath. From Apache Calcite Avatica 1.22.0 onwards, it will be verified that the class implements the expected interface before invoking its constructor.
Weakness: CWE-665
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-36364?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including org.apache.calcite.avatica:avatica-core. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
org.apache.calcite.avatica:avatica-core Maven | All versions | 1.22.0 |
org.apache.calcite.avatica:avatica-core Maven | All versions | 1.22.0 |
Products include Apache Apache Calcite Avatica.
How do I fix CVE-2022-36364?
Upgrade org.apache.calcite.avatica:avatica-core to 1.22.0 or later.
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Is CVE-2022-36364 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-36364 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as CLEANSTART-2026-FF41733, GHSA-w7f5-jrpr-5c2m.