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CVE-2022-38745: Apache OpenOffice: Empty entry in Java class path

• Severity: high (CVSS 7.8 v3.1)
• Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
• EPSS: 0.9% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
• Public exploit or detection template: none known
• Published: 2023-03-24 · updated 2026-06-17
• Weakness: CWE-94

Description

Apache OpenOffice versions before 4.1.14 may be configured to add an empty entry to the Java class path. This may lead to run arbitrary Java code from the current directory.

Affected products

• Apache Software Foundation Apache OpenOffice: before 4.1.14 — fixed in 4.1.14

How to fix

Upgrade to a fixed version: Apache Software Foundation Apache OpenOffice 4.1.14. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

References

• https://lists.apache.org/thread/q3noq7m681kvtb29m28x74q8cnwnzzo0
• https://www.openoffice.org/security/cves/CVE-2022-38745.html
• https://lists.apache.org/thread/q3noq7m681kvtb29m28x74q8cnwnzzo0
• https://www.openoffice.org/security/cves/CVE-2022-38745.html

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