# CVE-2023-22665: apache-jena: There is insufficient checking of user queries in Apache Jena versions 4.7.0 and earlier, when invoking custom scripts

CVE-2023-22665 is fixed in apache-jena on 1 platform, first by DEBIAN-CVE-2023-22665, released April 25, 2023. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-22665
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: 5.4 (medium)
- EPSS: 0.0134
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Apr 25, 2023

## Description

There is insufficient checking of user queries in Apache Jena versions 4.7.0 and earlier, when invoking custom scripts. It allows a remote user to execute arbitrary javascript via a SPARQL query.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | apache-jena Debian 13.5 (trixie) | 4.9.0-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2023-22665](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2023-22665.md) | Apr 25, 2023 |
| Linux | apache-jena Debian 14 | 4.9.0-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2023-22665](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2023-22665.md) | Apr 25, 2023 |

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