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Vulnerability record · CVE-2022-37021 · published 31 August 2022

CVE-2022-37021: Apache geode deserialization of untrusted data vulnerability

Apache · Geode

Apache Geode versions up to 1.12.5, 1.13.4 and 1.14.0 are vulnerable to a deserialization of untrusted data flaw when using JMX over RMI on Java 8. Any user still on Java 8 who wishes to protect against deserialization attacks involving JMX or RMI should upgrade to Apache Geode 1.15 and Java 11. If upgrading to Java 11 is not possible, then upgrade to Apache Geode 1.15 and specify "--J=-Dgeode.enableGlobalSerialFilter=true" when starting any Locators or Servers. Follow the documentation for details on specifying any user classes that may be serialized/deserialized with the "serializable-object-filter" configuration option. Using a global serial filter will impact performance.

9.8 CVSS 3.1 Critical EPSS 2.6% · top 15.4% CWE-502 · Deserialization of untrusted data
9.8CVSS 3.1 base score
2.6%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days
NoNot in CISA KEV
1Affected product versions listed by NVD
2References
17 Jun 2026Last modified by NVD

Description

Apache Geode versions up to 1.12.5, 1.13.4 and 1.14.0 are vulnerable to a deserialization of untrusted data flaw when using JMX over RMI on Java 8. Any user still on Java 8 who wishes to protect against deserialization attacks involving JMX or RMI should upgrade to Apache Geode 1.15 and Java 11. If upgrading to Java 11 is not possible, then upgrade to Apache Geode 1.15 and specify "--J=-Dgeode.enableGlobalSerialFilter=true" when starting any Locators or Servers. Follow the documentation for details on specifying any user classes that may be serialized/deserialized with the "serializable-object-filter" configuration option. Using a global serial filter will impact performance.

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

Affected products

1 vulnerable configurations from NVD's CPE data, grouped by vendor and product.

References

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https://lists.apache.org/thread/qrvhmytsshsk5xcb68pwccw3y6m8o8nr Mailing ListVendor Advisory
https://lists.apache.org/thread/qrvhmytsshsk5xcb68pwccw3y6m8o8nr Mailing ListVendor Advisory

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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2022-37021), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-09-28). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.