CVE-2022-29249

Reversible One-Way Hash and Use of a Broken or Risky Cryptographic Algorithm in io.github.javaezlib.JavaEZ

Published May 24, 2022 CVSS 3.1 · 7.5 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
JavaEZ is a library that adds new functions to make Java easier. A weakness in JavaEZ 1.6 allows force decryption of locked text by unauthorized actors. The issue is NOT critical for non-secure applications, however may be critical in a situation where the highest levels of security are required. This issue ONLY affects v1.6 and does not affect anything pre-1.6. The vulnerability has been patched in release 1.7. Currently, there is no way to fix the issue without upgrading.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2022-2741 JavaEZ is a library that adds new functions to make Java easier. A weakness in JavaEZ 1.6 allows force decryption of locked text by unauthorized actors. The issue is NOT critical for non-secure applications, however may be critical in a situation where the highest levels of security are required. This issue ONLY affects v1.6 and does not affect anything pre-1.6. The vulnerability has been patched in release 1.7. Currently, there is no way to fix the issue without upgrading.
Github GHSA Github GHSA GHSA-67fj-6w6m-w5j8 Reversible One-Way Hash in io.github.javaezlib:JavaEZ
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Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'yes', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
GitHub_M
Published
Updated
Apr 23, 2025, 6:22 PM
Reserved
Apr 13, 2022, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
May 24, 2022, 4:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 4:39 AM