How severe is CVE-2022-0072?

CVE-2022-0072 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-0072 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-0072?

CVE-2022-0072 primarily affects Litespeedtech Openlitespeed. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-0072?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2022-0072 published?

CVE-2022-0072 was published on 2022-10-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-0072

CVE-2022-0072 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Litespeedtech Openlitespeed with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (60th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Litespeedtech Openlitespeed
Published: 2022-10-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Directory Traversal vulnerability in LiteSpeed Technologies OpenLiteSpeed Web Server and LiteSpeed Web Server dashboards allows Path Traversal. This affects versions from 1.5.11 through 1.5.12, from 1.6.5 through 1.6.20.1, from 1.7.0 before 1.7.16.1

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-0072?: Directory Traversal vulnerability in LiteSpeed Technologies OpenLiteSpeed Web Server and LiteSpeed Web Server dashboards allows Path Traversal. This affects versions from 1.5.11 through 1.5.12, from 1.6.5 through 1.6.20.1, from 1.7.0 before 1.7.16.1
How severe is CVE-2022-0072?: CVE-2022-0072 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-0072 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-0072?: CVE-2022-0072 primarily affects Litespeedtech Openlitespeed. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-0072?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-0072 published?: CVE-2022-0072 was published on 2022-10-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:litespeedtech:openlitespeed:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:litespeedtech:openlitespeed:1.5.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:litespeedtech:openlitespeed:1.5.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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