CVE-2022-24112
Confirmed PUBLISHEDapisix/batch-requests plugin allows overwriting the X-REAL-IP header
Recommended Action
Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
At a Glance
An attacker can abuse the batch-requests plugin to send requests to bypass the IP restriction of Admin API. A default configuration of Apache APISIX (with default API key) is vulnerable to remote code execution. When the admin key was changed or the port of Admin API was changed to a port different from the data panel, the impact is lower. But there is still a risk to bypass the IP restriction of Apache APISIX's data panel. There is a check in the batch-requests plugin which overrides the client IP with its real remote IP. But due to a bug in the code, this check can be bypassed.
- CVE Published
- Feb 11, 2022
- Exploitation Reported
- Aug 25, 2022
- CVSS
- 9.8 Critical
- EPSS
- 96.2%
Affected Versions
| Vendor | Product | Version | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apache Software Foundation |
Apache APISIX
|
Apache APISIX 2.12 to < 2.12.1 |
Affected |
| Apache Software Foundation |
Apache APISIX
|
Apache APISIX 2.10 to < 2.10.4 |
Affected |
| Apache Software Foundation |
Apache APISIX
|
1.3 to < Apache APISIX 1* |
Affected |
CVE References
- [oss-security] 20220211 CVE-2022-24112: Apache APISIX: apisix/batch-requests plugin allows overwriting the X-REAL-IP header openwall.com · Mailing List http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/02/11/3
- Apache Mailing List lists.apache.org · CVE Record https://lists.apache.org/thread/lcdqywz8zy94mdysk7p3gfdgn51jmt94
- packetstormsecurity.com/files/166228/Apache-APISIX-Remote-Code-Execu... packetstormsecurity.com · CVE Record http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/166228/Apache-APISIX-Remote-Code...
- packetstormsecurity.com/files/166328/Apache-APISIX-2.12.1-Remote-Cod... packetstormsecurity.com · CVE Record http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/166328/Apache-APISIX-2.12.1-Remo...
Recommended Actions
- Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
- Check enrichment artifacts for scanner coverage and available PoCs before rolling remediation validation.
- Use the Pro API to automate enrichment, telemetry, and workflow delivery for VM, SOC, and CTI pipelines.
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 | 2022-08-25 00:00 UTC |
| The Shadowserver | 2026-07-08 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/http/cves/2022/CVE-2022-24112.yaml | Apr 25, 2025 |
| Metasploit | https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/multi/http/apache_apisix_api_default_token_rce.rb | Apr 28, 2025 |
Virtual Patch
Compensating WAF rules to help reduce exposure to this CVE. Rule content and deployable vendor exports are available with KEVIntel Enterprise.
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.
Enterprise feature. Virtual patch rule content and deployable vendor exports (ModSecurity, Cloudflare, AWS WAF) are available to KEVIntel Enterprise users.
CVSS Scores
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Exploitation Status
Exploited in the wild
Recorded 2022-08-25 00:00:00 UTC · CISA
Proof of concept available
Recorded 2022-02-22 14:09:49 UTC · GitHub
Weaknesses (CWE)
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Authentication Bypass by Spoofing
Scanner Integrations
| Scanner | Reference | Detected |
|---|---|---|
| Metasploit | https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/multi/http/apache_apisix_api_default_token_rce.rb | Apr 28, 2025 |
| Nuclei | https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei-templates/blob/main/http/cves/2022/CVE-2022-24112.yaml | Apr 25, 2025 |
Potential Proof of Concepts
These PoCs are unverified and could contain malware. Use at your own risk.
github · Created 2022-03-17 08:22:54 UTC · 2 stars
Apache APISIX 2.12.1 Remote Code Execution by IP restriction bypass and using default admin AIP token
github · Created 2022-03-16 09:19:12 UTC · 12 stars
Apache APISIX Remote Code Execution (CVE-2022-24112) proof of concept exploit
github · Created 2022-03-08 17:08:52 UTC · 7 stars
CVE-2022-24112: Apache APISIX Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
github · Created 2022-02-25 15:17:28 UTC · 8 stars
Apache APISIX batch-requests RCE(CVE-2022-24112)
github · Created 2022-02-22 14:09:49 UTC · 44 stars
CVE-2022-24112：Apache APISIX apisix/batch-requests RCE
nuclei · Created Unknown
metasploit · Created Unknown
Metasploit module for CVE-2022-24112
Timeline
Key exploitation, disclosure, scanner coverage, and KEV attestation events for this CVE.
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00:00 UTC 15 days ago00:00 UTC · 15 days ago
KEV confirmed by The Shadowserver
Exploitation attested by an external source
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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 almost 4 years ago00:00 UTC · almost 4 years ago
Added to CISA KEV
Listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
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14:09 UTC over 4 years ago14:09 UTC · over 4 years ago
Public PoC available
Public proof-of-concept code published
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12:20 UTC over 4 years ago12:20 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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Pro API Example
GET /api/v2/pro/kevs/CVE-2022-24112
{
"cve_id": "CVE-2022-24112",
"title": "apisix/batch-requests plugin allows overwriting the X-REAL-IP header",
"affected_vendor": "Apache Software Foundation",
"affected_product": "Apache APISIX",
"affected_versions": [
{ "vendor": "...", "product": "...", "status": "affected", "display_label": "..." }
],
"confidence": "Confirmed",
"cvss_score": 9.8,
"epss_score": 0.96182,
"exploit_status": {
"exploited_in_the_wild": true,
"active_exploitation_observed": false
},
"sensor_telemetry": { "...": "Pro API fields" },
"proof_of_concepts": [ "..." ],
"scanner_integrations": [ "..." ]
}