CVE-2022-0543
Debian-specific Redis Server Lua Sandbox Escape Vulnerability - [Actively Exploited]
Description
It was discovered, that redis, a persistent key-value database, due to a packaging issue, is prone to a (Debian-specific) Lua sandbox escape, which could result in remote code execution.
INFO
Published Date :
Feb. 18, 2022, 8:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Nov. 10, 2025, 2:44 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CISA KEV (Known Exploited Vulnerabilities)
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Redis is prone to a (Debian-specific) Lua sandbox escape, which could result in remote code execution.
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Unknown
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-0543
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2022-0543
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 2.0 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 |
Solution
- Upgrade the Redis packages.
- Update the affected packages.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2022-0543 has a 63 public
PoC/Exploit available at Github.
Go to the Public Exploits tab to see the list.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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CVE-2022-0543.
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2022-0543 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
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stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2022-0543
weaknesses.
We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).
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The following list is the news that have been mention
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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the
CVE-2022-0543 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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Modified Analysis by [email protected]
Nov. 10, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference Type CISA-ADP: https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2022-0543 Types: US Government Resource -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Oct. 22, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2022-0543 -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Oct. 21, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Removed Reference https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2022-0543 -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Oct. 21, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2022-0543 -
Modified Analysis by [email protected]
Apr. 02, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jan. 29, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-862 -
CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Nov. 21, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/166885/Redis-Lua-Sandbox-Escape.html Added Reference https://bugs.debian.org/1005787 Added Reference https://lists.debian.org/debian-security-announce/2022/msg00048.html Added Reference https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220331-0004/ Added Reference https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5081 Added Reference https://www.ubercomp.com/posts/2022-01-20_redis_on_debian_rce -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
May. 14, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value -
Reanalysis by [email protected]
Sep. 29, 2023
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Reference Type http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/166885/Redis-Lua-Sandbox-Escape.html Exploit, Third Party Advisory http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/166885/Redis-Lua-Sandbox-Escape.html Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry Removed CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:11.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Changed CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:redis:redis:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* AND OR *cpe:2.3:a:redis:redis:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* OR cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:20.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:* cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:21.10:*:*:*:-:*:*:* cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:11.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* -
CWE Remap by [email protected]
Aug. 08, 2023
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed CWE NVD-CWE-noinfo CWE-862 -
Modified Analysis by [email protected]
Jun. 05, 2022
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Reference Type http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/166885/Redis-Lua-Sandbox-Escape.html No Types Assigned http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/166885/Redis-Lua-Sandbox-Escape.html Exploit, Third Party Advisory Changed Reference Type https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220331-0004/ No Types Assigned https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220331-0004/ Third Party Advisory -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Apr. 27, 2022
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/166885/Redis-Lua-Sandbox-Escape.html [No Types Assigned] -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Mar. 31, 2022
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220331-0004/ [No Types Assigned] -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Mar. 09, 2022
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V2 NIST (AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C) Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H Changed Reference Type https://bugs.debian.org/1005787 No Types Assigned https://bugs.debian.org/1005787 Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory Changed Reference Type https://lists.debian.org/debian-security-announce/2022/msg00048.html No Types Assigned https://lists.debian.org/debian-security-announce/2022/msg00048.html Mailing List, Third Party Advisory Changed Reference Type https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5081 No Types Assigned https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5081 Mailing List, Third Party Advisory Changed Reference Type https://www.ubercomp.com/posts/2022-01-20_redis_on_debian_rce No Types Assigned https://www.ubercomp.com/posts/2022-01-20_redis_on_debian_rce Third Party Advisory Added CWE NIST NVD-CWE-noinfo Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:redis:redis:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:11.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*