Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2022-23944?

Affected: Shenyu (Apache) versions 2.4.0, 2.4.1; org.apache.shenyu:shenyu-common (maven) versions >= 2.4.0; Apache ShenYu (incubating) versions >= Apache ShenYu (incubating). The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2022-23944 being exploited in the wild?

It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.

Is CVE-2022-23944 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2022-23944?

No public exploit code is known.

Is there a fix for CVE-2022-23944?

Fixed versions are available, including Apache ShenYu (incubating) 2.4.2, org.apache.shenyu:shenyu-common 2.4.2.

How urgently should CVE-2022-23944 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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CVE-2022-23944

Critical

Missing authentication in ShenYu

Published Jan 28, 2022 · Updated Aug 12, 2026 · Also known as GHSA-6v39-p2xq-g5c3

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2022-23944 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.1 v3.1) affecting Shenyu (Apache), org.apache.shenyu:shenyu-common (maven), Apache ShenYu (incubating).
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. No public exploit code is known.
EPSS estimates a 79% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Fixed versions are available, including Apache ShenYu (incubating) 2.4.2, org.apache.shenyu:shenyu-common 2.4.2.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

CVSS v3.1

9.1

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

79%

Higher than 99.5% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

No known

Not in a known-exploited catalog

Public exploit code

None known

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Description

User can access /plugin api without authentication. This issue affected Apache ShenYu 2.4.0 and 2.4.1.

Affected Products

4 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
ShenyuApache	2.4.0, 2.4.1	n/a
org.apache.shenyu:shenyu-commonmaven	>= 2.4.0	2.4.2
Apache ShenYu (incubating)	>= Apache ShenYu (incubating)	2.4.2

Patched Releases

Apache ShenYu (incubating)

2.4.2

org.apache.shenyu:shenyu-common

2.4.2

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Jan 28, 2022
Last updated
Aug 12, 2026

Weakness Type

CWE-306 Missing Authentication for Critical Function
CWE-862 Missing Authorization

References

5 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

Common Questions.

User can access /plugin api without authentication.
Affected: Shenyu (Apache) versions 2.4.0, 2.4.1; org.apache.shenyu:shenyu-common (maven) versions >= 2.4.0; Apache ShenYu (incubating) versions >= Apache ShenYu (incubating). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
Fixed versions are available, including Apache ShenYu (incubating) 2.4.2, org.apache.shenyu:shenyu-common 2.4.2.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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