How severe is CVE-2022-0996?

CVE-2022-0996 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-0996 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-0996?

CVE-2022-0996 primarily affects Redhat 389 Directory Server. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-0996?

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

When was CVE-2022-0996 published?

CVE-2022-0996 was published on 2022-03-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-0996

CVE-2022-0996 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Redhat 389 Directory Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Redhat 389 Directory Server
Published: 2022-03-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability was found in the 389 Directory Server that allows expired passwords to access the database to cause improper authentication.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-0996?: A vulnerability was found in the 389 Directory Server that allows expired passwords to access the database to cause improper authentication.
How severe is CVE-2022-0996?: CVE-2022-0996 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-0996 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-0996?: CVE-2022-0996 primarily affects Redhat 389 Directory Server. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-0996?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-0996 published?: CVE-2022-0996 was published on 2022-03-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:o:redhat:389_directory_server:1.4.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:34:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:35:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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