CVE-2026-22068: Software Security Vulnerability Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-mhwr-5c6p-qj97
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CVSS 8.2
CWE-777
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2026-22068 is a MODERATE (CVSS 8.2) security vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-777: Regular Expression without Anchors) affecting Software libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The weakness occurs when the product uses a regular expression to perform neutralization, but the regular expression is not anchored and may allow malicious or malformed data to slip through.. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2026-22068 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2026-22068
GHSA Identifier GHSA-mhwr-5c6p-qj97
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 8.2
CWE Classification CWE-777: Regular Expression without Anchors
Affected Product Software
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 8.2

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity Low (I:L)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2026-22068

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Software dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

mvn dependency:tree

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2026-22068, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Software in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than the patched release), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-777: Regular Expression without Anchors, where the product uses a regular expression to perform neutralization, but the regular expression is not anchored and may allow malicious or malformed data to slip through. In Software, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

Regular Expression without Anchors vulnerability in Apache Traffic Server. This issue affects Apache Traffic Server: from 10.0.X through 10.1.3, from 9.0.X through 9.2.14. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 9.2.15 or 10.1.4, which fixes the issue.

References

NVD — CVE-2026-22068 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-22068
lists.apache.org/thread/5prl9glcm9g2... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread/5prl9glcm9g2swnq9hqxvnokylm1gr6d

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-22068?
CVE-2026-22068 is a security vulnerability in Software classified as a security vulnerability vulnerability under CWE-777: Regular Expression without Anchors.
Which Software versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches.
What version fixes CVE-2026-22068?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-22068?
CVE-2026-22068 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.2 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2026-22068?
CVE-2026-22068 is classified under CWE-777: Regular Expression without Anchors (The product uses a regular expression to perform neutralization, but the regular expression is not anchored and may allow malicious or malformed data to slip through.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2026-22068?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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