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CVE-2022-24112 Apache CVE debrief

CVE-2022-24112 is an Apache APISIX authentication bypass vulnerability that CISA added to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on the same day it was published. Because it is in the KEV list, defenders should treat it as a high-priority issue and follow vendor update guidance promptly.

Vendor
Apache
Product
APISIX
CVSS
Unknown
CISA KEV
Listed
Original CVE published
2022-08-25
Original CVE updated
2022-08-25
Advisory published
2022-08-25
Advisory updated
2022-08-25

Who should care

Organizations running Apache APISIX, especially teams responsible for internet-facing gateways, API management layers, and patch management for Apache software, should prioritize this vulnerability.

Technical summary

The published record identifies the issue as an authentication bypass in Apache APISIX. The supplied source corpus does not include additional technical details such as affected versions, attack preconditions, or exploit mechanics, so any response should remain limited to the fact that authentication controls can be bypassed and that the issue is known to be exploited in the wild per CISA KEV.

Defensive priority

High. Presence in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog indicates demonstrated exploitation risk and warrants accelerated remediation.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Apply updates per vendor instructions as referenced in the CISA KEV entry.
  • Identify any Apache APISIX deployments in your environment, with special attention to exposed or internet-facing instances.
  • Prioritize patching and mitigation workflows for systems that provide authentication-protected access through APISIX.
  • Verify remediation status and confirm vulnerable instances are no longer present after updating.
  • Monitor vendor and official vulnerability notices for any additional guidance or clarifications.

Evidence notes

Evidence is limited to the supplied official metadata: the CVE record, the CISA KEV source item, and the linked official CVE/NVD/CISA resources. The corpus confirms the vulnerability name, product, vendor, and KEV status, but does not provide version ranges, exploit details, or CVSS metrics. Published and modified dates are both 2022-08-25 in the supplied timeline and source data.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2022-24112 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2022-24112

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2022-24112 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-24112

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

  • CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog

    Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency - Official CISA catalog of vulnerabilities known to be exploited in the wild.

Supplemental references

  • Source item URL

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://www.cisa.gov/sites/default/files/feeds/known_exploited_vulnerabilities.json

    cisa_kev

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.