CVE-2022-0543
Confirmed PUBLISHEDIt was discovered, that redis, a persistent key-value database, due to a packaging issue, is prone to a (Debian-specific) Lua sandbox escape, which...
Recommended Action
Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
At a Glance
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.
- CVE Published
- Feb 18, 2022
- Exploitation Reported
- Mar 28, 2022
- CVSS
- 10.0 Critical
- EPSS
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Affected Versions
| Vendor | Product | Version | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian |
redis
|
n/a |
Affected |
CVE References
- DSA-5081 debian.org · Vendor Advisory https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5081
- [debian-security-announce] 20220218 [SECURITY] [DSA 5081-1] redis security update lists.debian.org · Mailing List https://lists.debian.org/debian-security-announce/2022/msg00048.html
- bugs.debian.org/1005787 bugs.debian.org · CVE Record https://bugs.debian.org/1005787
- ubercomp.com/posts/2022-01-20_redis_on_debian_rce ubercomp.com · CVE Record https://www.ubercomp.com/posts/2022-01-20_redis_on_debian_rce
- security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220331-0004 security.netapp.com · CVE Record https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220331-0004/
Show 1 more reference
- packetstormsecurity.com/files/166885/Redis-Lua-Sandbox-Escape.html packetstormsecurity.com · CVE Record http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/166885/Redis-Lua-Sandbox-Escape....
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Known Exploited Vulnerability Sources
Catalogues that list this CVE as a known exploited vulnerability.
Per-source evidence links for KEV attestations are available through the KEVIntel Pro API.
Learn about Pro API access| Source | Added |
|---|---|
| CISA First | 2022-03-28 00:00 UTC |
Scanner Artifacts
Nuclei and Metasploit references linked to this CVE.
| Scanner | Reference | Detected |
|---|---|---|
| Nuclei | https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei-templates/blob/main/network/cves/2022/CVE-2022-0543.yaml | Apr 25, 2025 |
| Metasploit | https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/linux/redis/redis_debian_sandbox_escape.rb | Apr 28, 2025 |
Virtual Patch
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KEVIntel does not currently have a virtual patch for this CVE. When available, KEVIntel virtual patches ship as deployable ModSecurity, Cloudflare, and AWS WAF rules.
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CVSS Scores
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Exploitation Status
Exploited in the wild
Recorded 2022-03-28 00:00:00 UTC · CISA
Proof of concept available
Recorded 2022-03-16 06:41:50 UTC · GitHub
Weaknesses (CWE)
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Missing Authorization
Scanner Integrations
| Scanner | Reference | Detected |
|---|---|---|
| Metasploit | https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/linux/redis/redis_debian_sandbox_escape.rb | Apr 28, 2025 |
| Nuclei | https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei-templates/blob/main/network/cves/2022/CVE-2022-0543.yaml | Apr 25, 2025 |
Potential Proof of Concepts
These PoCs are unverified and could contain malware. Use at your own risk.
github · Created 2022-09-01 16:44:56 UTC · 8 stars
Redis RCE through Lua Sandbox Escape vulnerability
github · Created 2022-07-06 04:35:59 UTC · 25 stars
Redis 沙盒逃逸（CVE-2022-0543）POC&EXP
github · Created 2022-03-16 06:41:50 UTC · 88 stars
CVE-2022-0543_RCE,Redis Lua沙盒绕过 命令执行
nuclei · Created Unknown
Timeline
Key exploitation, disclosure, scanner coverage, and KEV attestation events for this CVE.
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15:02 UTC about 1 year ago15:02 UTC · about 1 year ago
Metasploit module available
Exploit module available
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00:00 UTC about 1 year ago00:00 UTC · about 1 year ago
Nuclei template available
Scanner coverage available
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00:00 UTC over 4 years ago00:00 UTC · over 4 years ago
Added to CISA KEV
Listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
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06:41 UTC over 4 years ago06:41 UTC · over 4 years ago
Public PoC available
Public proof-of-concept code published
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19:25 UTC over 4 years ago19:25 UTC · over 4 years ago
CVE published
Vulnerability disclosed publicly
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00:00 UTC over 4 years ago00:00 UTC · over 4 years ago
CVE ID reserved
Identifier reserved by the CNA
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