---
title: "CVE-2022-22719: mod_lua Use of uninitialized value… | CubePath"
description: "A carefully crafted request body can cause a read to a random memory area which could cause the process to crash. This issue affects Apache HTTP Server…"
language: en
source: https://cubepath.com/security/cve/CVE-2022-22719
---

# CVE-2022-22719: mod_lua Use of uninitialized value… | CubePath

## Description

A carefully crafted request body can cause a read to a random memory area which could cause the process to crash. This issue affects Apache HTTP Server 2.4.52 and earlier.

Official description from the CVE record, published by apache. Copyright © 1999-2026 The MITRE Corporation. See [/security/cve/legal](https://cubepath.com/security/cve/legal) for the CVE license. [View the record on cve.org](https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2022-22719)

## Key data

### EPSS

Exploit Prediction Scoring System by FIRST: an estimate of the probability that exploitation activity will be observed in the next 30 days.

Score

0.69803 (69.8% probability)

Percentile

99.4%

Scores of

Nov 10, 2026

Model

v2026.06.15

### Weakness (CWE)

CWE catalog version 5.0.

CWE names: Copyright © 2006-2026, The MITRE Corporation. See [/security/cve/legal](https://cubepath.com/security/cve/legal) for the CWE license.

- [CWE-665](https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/665.html) Improper Initialization

## Affected products

Products listed in the CVE record, as the CNA published them.

- Apache HTTP Server

  - affected: Apache HTTP Server 2.4 up to 2.4.52

## References

Links listed in the CVE record. They lead to other sites, which CubePath does not control.

- [httpd.apache.org/security/vulnerabilities\_24.html](https://httpd.apache.org/security/vulnerabilities%5F24.html)
- [\[oss-security\] 20220314 CVE-2022-22719: Apache HTTP Server: mod\_lua Use of uninitialized value of in r:parsebody](http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/03/14/4)  (openwall.com) mailing-list
- [FEDORA-2022-b4103753e9](https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/RGWILBORT67SHMSLYSQZG2NMXGCMPUZO/)  (lists.fedoraproject.org) vendor-advisory
- [\[debian-lts-announce\] 20220322 \[SECURITY\] \[DLA 2960-1\] apache2 security update](https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/03/msg00033.html)  (lists.debian.org) mailing-list
- [FEDORA-2022-21264ec6db](https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/Z7H26WJ6TPKNWV3QKY4BHKUKQVUTZJTD/)  (lists.fedoraproject.org) vendor-advisory
- [FEDORA-2022-78e3211c55](https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/X73C35MMMZGBVPQQCH7LQZUMYZNQA5FO/)  (lists.fedoraproject.org) vendor-advisory
- [oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2022.html](https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2022.html)
- [security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220321-0001](https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220321-0001/)
- [support.apple.com/kb/HT213257](https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213257)
- [support.apple.com/kb/HT213256](https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213256)
- [support.apple.com/kb/HT213255](https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213255)
- [20220516 APPLE-SA-2022-05-16-4 Security Update 2022-004 Catalina](http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/May/33)  (seclists.org) mailing-list
- [20220516 APPLE-SA-2022-05-16-3 macOS Big Sur 11.6.6](http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/May/35)  (seclists.org) mailing-list
- [20220516 APPLE-SA-2022-05-16-2 macOS Monterey 12.4](http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/May/38)  (seclists.org) mailing-list
- [GLSA-202208-20](https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202208-20)  (security.gentoo.org) vendor-advisory

## Timeline

1. ID reserved Jan 6, 2022
2. Record published Mar 14, 2022
3. Record last updated Aug 3, 2024

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