How severe is CVE-2022-0842?

CVE-2022-0842 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-0842 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-0842?

CVE-2022-0842 primarily affects Mcafee Epolicy Orchestrator. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-0842?

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

When was CVE-2022-0842 published?

CVE-2022-0842 was published on 2022-03-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-0842

CVE-2022-0842 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mcafee Epolicy Orchestrator with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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-89.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-89
Affected product: Mcafee Epolicy Orchestrator
Published: 2022-03-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A blind SQL injection vulnerability in McAfee Enterprise ePolicy Orchestrator (ePO) prior to 5.10 Update 13 allows a remote authenticated attacker to potentially obtain information from the ePO database. The data obtained is dependent on the privileges the attacker has and to obtain sensitive data the attacker would require administrator privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-0842?: A blind SQL injection vulnerability in McAfee Enterprise ePolicy Orchestrator (ePO) prior to 5.10 Update 13 allows a remote authenticated attacker to potentially obtain information from the ePO database. The data obtained is dependent on the privileges the attacker has and to obtain sensitive data the attacker would require administrator privileges.
How severe is CVE-2022-0842?: CVE-2022-0842 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-0842 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-0842?: CVE-2022-0842 primarily affects Mcafee Epolicy Orchestrator. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-0842?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-0842 published?: CVE-2022-0842 was published on 2022-03-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10379

Affected products (14)

cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:epolicy_orchestrator:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:epolicy_orchestrator:5.10.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:epolicy_orchestrator:5.10.0:update_1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:epolicy_orchestrator:5.10.0:update_10:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:epolicy_orchestrator:5.10.0:update_11:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:epolicy_orchestrator:5.10.0:update_12:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:epolicy_orchestrator:5.10.0:update_2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:epolicy_orchestrator:5.10.0:update_3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:epolicy_orchestrator:5.10.0:update_4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:epolicy_orchestrator:5.10.0:update_5:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:epolicy_orchestrator:5.10.0:update_6:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:epolicy_orchestrator:5.10.0:update_7:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:epolicy_orchestrator:5.10.0:update_8:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:epolicy_orchestrator:5.10.0:update_9:*:*:*:*:*:*

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