How severe is CVE-2022-0757?

CVE-2022-0757 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-0757 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-0757?

CVE-2022-0757 affects Rapid7 Nexpose. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-0757?

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

When was CVE-2022-0757 published?

CVE-2022-0757 was published on 2022-03-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-0757

CVE-2022-0757 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Rapid7 Nexpose with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-89.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-89
Affected product: Rapid7 Nexpose
Published: 2022-03-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Rapid7 Nexpose versions 6.6.93 and earlier are susceptible to an SQL Injection vulnerability, whereby valid search operators are not defined. This lack of validation can allow a logged-in, authenticated attacker to manipulate the "ANY" and "OR" operators in the SearchCriteria and inject SQL code. This issue was fixed in Rapid7 Nexpose version 6.6.129.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-0757?: Rapid7 Nexpose versions 6.6.93 and earlier are susceptible to an SQL Injection vulnerability, whereby valid search operators are not defined. This lack of validation can allow a logged-in, authenticated attacker to manipulate the "ANY" and "OR" operators in the SearchCriteria and inject SQL code. This issue was fixed in Rapid7 Nexpose version 6.6.129.
How severe is CVE-2022-0757?: CVE-2022-0757 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-0757 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-0757?: CVE-2022-0757 affects Rapid7 Nexpose. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-0757?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-0757 published?: CVE-2022-0757 was published on 2022-03-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://docs.rapid7.com/release-notes/nexpose/20220302/

Affected products (1)

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