How severe is CVE-2022-0555?

CVE-2022-0555 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-0555 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-0555?

CVE-2022-0555 affects Canonical Subiquity. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-0555?

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.

Does CVE-2022-0555 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2022-0555 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2022-15677.

When was CVE-2022-0555 published?

CVE-2022-0555 was published on 2024-06-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-0555

CVE-2022-0555 is a high-severity vulnerability in Canonical Subiquity with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4. 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-256.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (20th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2022-15677
Weakness: CWE-256
Affected product: Canonical Subiquity
Published: 2024-06-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Subiquity Shows Guided Storage Passphrase in Plaintext with Read-all Permissions

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-0555?: Subiquity Shows Guided Storage Passphrase in Plaintext with Read-all Permissions
How severe is CVE-2022-0555?: CVE-2022-0555 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-0555 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-0555?: CVE-2022-0555 affects Canonical Subiquity. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-0555?: 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.
Does CVE-2022-0555 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2022-0555 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2022-15677.
When was CVE-2022-0555 published?: CVE-2022-0555 was published on 2024-06-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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