CVE-2022-0074
CVE-2022-0074 is a high-severity vulnerability in Litespeedtech Openlitespeed with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-426.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (63rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-426
- Affected product: Litespeedtech Openlitespeed
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- Last modified:
Description
Untrusted Search Path vulnerability in LiteSpeed Technologies OpenLiteSpeed Web Server and LiteSpeed Web Server Container allows Privilege Escalation. This affects versions from 1.6.15 before 1.7.16.1.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-0074?
- Untrusted Search Path vulnerability in LiteSpeed Technologies OpenLiteSpeed Web Server and LiteSpeed Web Server Container allows Privilege Escalation. This affects versions from 1.6.15 before 1.7.16.1.
- How severe is CVE-2022-0074?
- CVE-2022-0074 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2022-0074 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-0074?
- CVE-2022-0074 affects Litespeedtech Openlitespeed. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-0074?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2022-0074 published?
- CVE-2022-0074 was published on 2022-10-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:litespeedtech:openlitespeed:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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