# CVE-2022-23221: libh2-java: H2 Console before 2.1.210 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a jdbc:h2:mem JDBC URL containing the...

CVE-2022-23221 is fixed in 2 products on 1 platform, first by libh2-java 1.4.196-2ubuntu0.1~esm1, released January 19, 2022. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: High.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2022-23221
- Priority: High
- CVSS: 9.8 (Medium)
- EPSS: 0.6477
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Jan 19, 2022

## Description

H2 Console before 2.1.210 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a jdbc:h2:mem JDBC URL containing the IGNORE_UNKNOWN_SETTINGS=TRUE;FORBID_CREATION=FALSE;INIT=RUNSCRIPT substring, a different vulnerability than CVE-2021-42392.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | h2database Debian 12.15 (bookworm) | 2.1.210-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2022-23221](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2022-23221.md) | Jan 19, 2022 |
| Linux | h2database Debian 13.5 (trixie) | 2.1.210-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2022-23221](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2022-23221.md) | Jan 19, 2022 |
| Linux | h2database Debian 14 | 2.1.210-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2022-23221](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2022-23221.md) | Jan 19, 2022 |
| Linux | libh2-java Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 1.4.196-2ubuntu0.1~esm1 | [libh2-java 1.4.196-2ubuntu0.1~esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-libh2-java-1.4.196-2ubuntu0.1-esm1.md) | Jan 19, 2022 |
| Linux | libh2-java Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (focal) | 1.4.197-4+deb10u1build0.20.04.1 | [libh2-java 1.4.197-4+deb10u1build0.20.04.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-focal-libh2-java-1.4.197-4-deb10u1build0.20.04.1.md) | Jan 19, 2022 |
| Linux | libh2-java Ubuntu 22.04.1 LTS (jammy) | 2.1.210+really1.4.197-1 | [libh2-java 2.1.210+really1.4.197-1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-jammy-libh2-java-2.1.210-really1.4.197-1.md) | Jan 19, 2022 |

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