CVE-2022-0543
CriticalExploitedPublic exploitIt was discovered, that redis, a persistent key-value database, due to a packaging issue, is prone to a (Debian-specific) Lua sandbox escape, which could result in remote code execution.
Published May 6, 2022 · Updated Aug 4, 2026 · Also known as BIT-redis-2022-0543, DEBIAN-CVE-2022-0543, DSA-5081-1, TR-22-0330, UBUNTU-CVE-2022-0543, USN-5316-1
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2022-0543 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 10.0 v3.1) affecting Redis, redis-6.2.10 (chainguard), redis-7.4 (chainguard) and 3 more products.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Mar 24, 2022. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 99% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Redis 5:5.0.14-1+deb10u2, Redis 5:5.0.7-2ubuntu0.1, Redis 5:6.0.16-1+deb11u2.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
10.0
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
99%
Higher than 99.9% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 catalog listings
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
It was discovered, that redis, a persistent key-value database, due to a packaging issue, is prone to a (Debian-specific) Lua sandbox escape, which could result in remote code execution.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Mar 28, 2022 | Apr 18, 2022 | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Mar 24, 2022 | Apr 18, 2022 | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Mar 28, 2022 | Apr 18, 2022 | Not reported |
| ENISA EUVD | Mar 28, 2022 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Affected Products
20 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| RedisRedis | >= n/a | 5:6.0.16-1+deb11u2 |
| redis-6.2.10chainguard | See advisory | 6.2.10-r42 |
| redis-7.4chainguard | See advisory | 7.4.7-r0 |
| redis-8.0chainguard | See advisory | 8.0.5-r0 |
| redis-8.2chainguard | See advisory | 8.2.3-r0 |
Patched Releases
Redis
5:5.0.14-1+deb10u2, 5:5.0.7-2ubuntu0.1, 5:6.0.16-1+deb11u2, 5:6.0.16-2
redis-6.2.10
6.2.10-r42
redis-7.4
7.4.7-r0
redis-8.0
8.0.5-r0
redis-8.2
8.2.3-r0
redis-8.4
8.4.0-r0
Timeline
Added to Industry KEV feed
Mar 24, 2022
Added to CISA KEV
Mar 28, 2022
Added to CIRCL KEV
Mar 28, 2022
Added to ENISA EUVD
Mar 28, 2022
Publicly disclosed
May 6, 2022
Last updated
Aug 4, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-862 Missing Authorization
References
- advisory[debian-security-announce] 20220218 [SECURITY] [DSA 5081-1] redis security update
- advisoryhttps://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220331-0004/
- advisoryhttps://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2022-0543
- advisoryhttps://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2022-0543
- advisoryhttps://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5316-1
FAQ
Common Questions.
It was discovered, that redis, a persistent key-value database, due to a packaging issue, is prone to a (Debian-specific) Lua sandbox escape, which could result in remote code execution.
Affected: Redis versions >= n/a; redis-6.2.10 (chainguard); redis-7.4 (chainguard), among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Mar 24, 2022.
Yes. It was added on Mar 28, 2022 with a federal remediation due date of Apr 18, 2022.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Redis 5:5.0.14-1+deb10u2, Redis 5:5.0.7-2ubuntu0.1, Redis 5:6.0.16-1+deb11u2.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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