How severe is CVE-2022-1025?

CVE-2022-1025 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-1025 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-1025?

CVE-2022-1025 affects Argoproj Argo Cd. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-1025?

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.

When was CVE-2022-1025 published?

CVE-2022-1025 was published on 2022-07-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-1025

CVE-2022-1025 is a high-severity vulnerability in Argoproj Argo Cd with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-284.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 9.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (62nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Argoproj Argo Cd
Published: 2022-07-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

All unpatched versions of Argo CD starting with v1.0.0 are vulnerable to an improper access control bug, allowing a malicious user to potentially escalate their privileges to admin-level.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-1025?: All unpatched versions of Argo CD starting with v1.0.0 are vulnerable to an improper access control bug, allowing a malicious user to potentially escalate their privileges to admin-level.
How severe is CVE-2022-1025?: CVE-2022-1025 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-1025 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-1025?: CVE-2022-1025 affects Argoproj Argo Cd. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-1025?: 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.
When was CVE-2022-1025 published?: CVE-2022-1025 was published on 2022-07-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/argoproj/argo-cd/security/advisories/GHSA-2f5v-8r3f-8pww

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:argoproj:argo_cd:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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