CVE-2022-43769
HighExploitedPublic exploitHitachi Vantara Pentaho Business Analytics Server prior to versions 9.4.0.1 and 9.3.0.2, including 8.3.x allow certain web services to set property values which contain Spring templates that are interpreted downstream.
Published Apr 3, 2023 · Updated Oct 24, 2025
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2022-43769 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.2 v3.1) affecting Vantara Pentaho Business Analytics Server (Hitachi).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Mar 3, 2025. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 98% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Vantara Pentaho Business Analytics Server 9.3.0.2, Vantara Pentaho Business Analytics Server 9.4.0.1.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
7.2
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
98%
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
Hitachi Vantara Pentaho Business Analytics Server prior to versions 9.4.0.1 and 9.3.0.2, including 8.3.x allow certain web services to set property values which contain Spring templates that are interpreted downstream.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Mar 3, 2025 | Mar 24, 2025 | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Mar 3, 2025 | Mar 24, 2025 | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Mar 3, 2025 | Mar 24, 2025 | Not reported |
| ENISA EUVD | Mar 3, 2025 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Products
3 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Vantara Pentaho Business Analytics ServerHitachi | 9.4.0.0, >= 1.0 | 9.3.0.2 |
Patched Releases
Vantara Pentaho Business Analytics Server
9.3.0.2, 9.4.0.1
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Apr 3, 2023
Added to CISA KEV
Mar 3, 2025
Added to Industry KEV feed
Mar 3, 2025
Added to CIRCL KEV
Mar 3, 2025
Added to ENISA EUVD
Mar 3, 2025
Last updated
Oct 24, 2025
Weakness Type
- CWE-74 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection')
- CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
References
- advisoryhttps://support.pentaho.com/hc/en-us/articles/14455561548301--Resolved-Pentaho-BA-Server-Failure-to-Sanitize-Special-Elements-into-a-Different-Plane-Special-Element-Injection-Versions-before-9-4-0-1-and-9-3-0-2-including-8-3-x-Impacted-CVE-2022-43769-
- exploithttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/172296/Pentaho-Business-Server-Authentication-Bypass-SSTI-Code-Execution.html
- exploitMSF pentaho_business_server_authbypass_and_ssti.rb
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
FAQ
Common Questions.
Hitachi Vantara Pentaho Business Analytics Server prior to versions 9.4.0.1 and 9.3.0.2, including 8.3.x allow certain web services to set property values which contain Spring templates that are interpreted downstream.
Affected: Vantara Pentaho Business Analytics Server (Hitachi) versions 9.4.0.0, >= 1.0. 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 3, 2025.
Yes. It was added on Mar 3, 2025 with a federal remediation due date of Mar 24, 2025.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Vantara Pentaho Business Analytics Server 9.3.0.2, Vantara Pentaho Business Analytics Server 9.4.0.1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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