CVE-2022-24112
CriticalExploitedPublic exploitAn attacker can abuse the batch-requests plugin to send requests to bypass the IP restriction of Admin API.
Published Mar 17, 2022 · Updated Sep 8, 2026 · Also known as BIT-apisix-2022-24112, TR-22-0204, TR-22-0232
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2022-24112 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Apisix (Apache).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Aug 19, 2022. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 96% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Apisix 2.10.4, Apisix 2.12.1, Apisix Apache APISIX 1*.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
9.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
96%
Higher than 99.8% 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
An attacker can abuse the batch-requests plugin to send requests to bypass the IP restriction of Admin API. A default configuration of Apache APISIX (with default API key) is vulnerable to remote code execution. When the admin key was changed or the port of Admin API was changed to a port different from the data panel, the impact is lower. But there is still a risk to bypass the IP restriction of Apache APISIX's data panel. There is a check in the batch-requests plugin which overrides the client IP with its real remote IP. But due to a bug in the code, this check can be bypassed.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Aug 25, 2022 | Sep 15, 2022 | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Aug 19, 2022 | Sep 15, 2022 | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Aug 25, 2022 | Sep 15, 2022 | Not reported |
| ENISA EUVD | Aug 25, 2022 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Affected Products
3 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| ApisixApache | >= Apache APISIX 2.12 | 2.10.4 |
Patched Releases
Apisix
2.10.4, 2.12.1, Apache APISIX 1*
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Mar 17, 2022
Added to Industry KEV feed
Aug 19, 2022
Added to CISA KEV
Aug 25, 2022
Added to CIRCL KEV
Aug 25, 2022
Added to ENISA EUVD
Aug 25, 2022
Last updated
Sep 8, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-290 Authentication Bypass by Spoofing
References
- advisoryhttps://apisix.apache.org/
- advisoryhttps://cxsecurity.com/issue/WLB-2022030040
- advisoryhttps://cxsecurity.com/issue/WLB-2022030068
- advisoryhttps://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/tree/main/cves/2022/24xxx/CVE-2022-24112.json
- advisoryhttps://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework
FAQ
Common Questions.
An attacker can abuse the batch-requests plugin to send requests to bypass the IP restriction of Admin API.
Affected: Apisix (Apache) versions >= Apache APISIX 2.12. 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 Aug 19, 2022.
Yes. It was added on Aug 25, 2022 with a federal remediation due date of Sep 15, 2022.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Apisix 2.10.4, Apisix 2.12.1, Apisix Apache APISIX 1*.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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