CVE-2022-0543
KEVDebian-specific Redis Server Lua Sandbox Escape Vulnerability
Description
Redis is prone to a (Debian-specific) Lua sandbox escape, which could result in remote code execution.
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.
CVSS 3.1 vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:HPublishedFeb 18, 2022
Last modifiedJun 17, 2026
Added to KEVMar 28, 2022
Remediation dueApr 18, 2022
References
- packetstormsecurity.com/files/166885/Redis-Lua-Sandbox-Escape.htmlExploitThird Party Advisory
- bugs.debian.org/1005787Issue TrackingPatch
- lists.debian.org/debian-security-announce/2022/msg00048.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220331-0004/Third Party Advisory
- debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5081Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- ubercomp.com/posts/2022-01-20_redis_on_debian_rceThird Party Advisory
- cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2022-0543US Government Resource
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Risk assessment · Critical
Actively exploited. Patch immediately.
- Exploitation
- Confirmed in the wild (CISA KEV)
- Federal remediation deadline
- Overdue by 1653 days
- CVSS
- 10.0 CRITICAL
- EPSS (30-day exploit probability)
- 99.4% · top 1% of all CVEs
- Weakness
- CWE-862
- Attack vector
- Network, remotely reachable
- Preconditions
- No privileges and no user interaction
Recommended actions
- 1.Apply updates per vendor instructions.
- 2.Treat as emergency change: patch or isolate internet-facing instances first.
- 3.Review exposure: confirm which instances are reachable from the internet and restrict access until patched.
- 4.Hunt for compromise: review logs for the disclosure window, not just from the patch date.
Assessment is derived automatically from the live signals above; verify against your own asset inventory.