CVE-2022-43183: XXL-JOB vulnerable to Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF)

com.xuxueli:xxl-job-core Updated 02 Oct 2025

Summary

17/11/2022

Disclosed on

CVE-2022-43183

CVE

Yes i

Fix available

High

Severity

8.8

CVSS Score

CVE-2022-43183: XXL-JOB vulnerable to Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF). Affects com.xuxueli:xxl-job-core versions < 2.4.0. Fixed in 2.4.0. How to fix ↓

Free scan

Check if this vulnerability affects your application

Upload a manifest or SBOM and we'll show whether you're affected, plus every other risky package in the same scan.

Check my app free

No signup required · Results in about 60 seconds

Upload your dependency manifest or SBOM

Drag & drop your file here or Browse

Java Javascript PHP Python Go Rust Ruby Dart C/C++ Elixir CycloneDX SPDX

Upload a supported dependency manifest or SBOM. No installation or source-code access required.

See supported files and SBOM formats

SBOM sbom.json · bom.json · bom.xml · *.spdx.json · *.cdx.json · *.cdx.xml

Java pom.xml · gradle.lockfile · buildscript-gradle.lockfile

Javascript package-lock.json · yarn.lock · pnpm-lock.yaml

PHP composer.lock

Python poetry.lock · requirements.txt · Pipfile.lock

Go go.mod

Rust Cargo.lock

Ruby Gemfile.lock

Dart pubspec.lock

C/C++ conan.lock

Elixir mix.lock

Enter your work email to receive your report link.

Verify your email to view the full report and start 30 days of continuous monitoring. No credit card required.

Background

XXL-Job is a Maven package that provides job scheduling and task execution capabilities. It is commonly used in Java applications to manage and execute background jobs. The package allows developers to define and schedule jobs, monitor their execution, and handle job logs. However, XXL-Job versions before 2.3.1 are vulnerable to Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF).

Vulnerability Detail

The vulnerability in XXL-Job arises from the component JobLogController.java located at /admin/controller/JobLogController.java. This component does not properly validate user-supplied input, allowing an attacker to forge requests to internal resources. By exploiting this vulnerability, an attacker can perform unauthorized actions, such as accessing internal resources, bypassing security controls, or launching attacks against other systems. The severity of this vulnerability is rated as HIGH with a CVSS score of 8.8.

How To Fix

Minimum fixed version

2.4.0

This is the first release that contains the fix.

Tip — Not sure which version your app runs? Vulert can match this fix to it. Scan free →

Workaround

As a temporary workaround, developers can implement input validation and filtering to prevent malicious input from being processed by the vulnerable component. This can be achieved by validating user-supplied URLs and ensuring they are restricted to trusted domains or IP ranges. Additionally, implementing a whitelist of allowed protocols can help mitigate the risk of SSRF attacks.

Conclusion

XXL-Job versions before 2.3.1 are vulnerable to Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF). It is crucial to upgrade to the fixed version to mitigate the risk of unauthorized access and potential attacks. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.

See every vulnerability recorded for com.xuxueli:xxl-job-core →