CVE-2022-1415: Drools Core Deserialization of Untrusted Data vulnerability in org.drools:drools-core

org.drools:drools-core Updated 02 Oct 2025

Summary

11/09/2023
Yes i
Moderate
6.8

CVE-2022-1415: Drools Core Deserialization of Untrusted Data vulnerability. Affects org.drools:drools-core versions < 7.69.0.Final. Fixed in 7.69.0.Final. How to fix ↓

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Background

Drools Core is a library that provides rule engine capabilities for Java applications. It allows developers to define and execute business rules in a declarative manner. The library is widely used in various industries for implementing complex decision-making processes. However, a vulnerability has been discovered in the library that could be exploited by an authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on the server.

Vulnerability Detail

The vulnerability in Drools Core arises from the improper handling of deserialization of untrusted data. Certain utility classes in the library lack proper safeguards, enabling an attacker to construct malicious serialized objects, also known as gadgets. By exploiting this flaw, an authenticated attacker can achieve remote code execution on the server. This can lead to severe consequences, such as unauthorized access, data manipulation, or even complete system compromise.

How To Fix

Minimum fixed version

7.69.0.Final

This is the first release that contains the fix.

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Workaround

There is no known workaround for this vulnerability. It is essential to apply the recommended fix by upgrading to a secure version of org.drools:drools-core.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the Drools Core Deserialization of Untrusted Data vulnerability in org.drools:drools-core poses a significant risk to applications utilizing this library. It is crucial to upgrade to a secure version and follow best practices for secure deserialization. For further support on vulnerability remediation, you can contact DevNack.com.

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FAQ

Drools Core is a Java library that provides rule engine capabilities for implementing complex decision-making processes in applications.

The vulnerability allows an authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on the server, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data manipulation, or system compromise.

To fix this vulnerability, upgrade the affected package (org.drools:drools-core) to version 7.69.0.Final or later.

No, there are no known workarounds for this vulnerability. It is crucial to apply the recommended fix by upgrading the package.

For more information about this vulnerability, you can refer to the official GitHub Advisory Database: [link].

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How To Fix

Minimum fixed version

7.69.0.Final

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