How severe is CVE-2022-0652?

CVE-2022-0652 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-0652 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-0652?

CVE-2022-0652 affects Sophos Unified Threat Management. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-0652?

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

When was CVE-2022-0652 published?

CVE-2022-0652 was published on 2022-03-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-0652

CVE-2022-0652 is a low-severity vulnerability in Sophos Unified Threat Management with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3. 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-532.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.3)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (8th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-532
Affected product: Sophos Unified Threat Management
Published: 2022-03-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Confd log files contain local users', including root’s, SHA512crypt password hashes with insecure access permissions. This allows a local attacker to attempt off-line brute-force attacks against these password hashes in Sophos UTM before version 9.710.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-0652?: Confd log files contain local users', including root’s, SHA512crypt password hashes with insecure access permissions. This allows a local attacker to attempt off-line brute-force attacks against these password hashes in Sophos UTM before version 9.710.
How severe is CVE-2022-0652?: CVE-2022-0652 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-0652 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-0652?: CVE-2022-0652 affects Sophos Unified Threat Management. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-0652?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-0652 published?: CVE-2022-0652 was published on 2022-03-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.sophos.com/en-us/security-advisories/sophos-sa-20220321-utm-9710

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:sophos:unified_threat_management:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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