How severe is CVE-2022-1026?

CVE-2022-1026 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-1026 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 15% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-1026?

CVE-2022-1026 affects Kyocera Net Viewer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-1026?

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-2022-1026 published?

CVE-2022-1026 was published on 2022-04-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-1026

CVE-2022-1026 is a high-severity vulnerability in Kyocera Net Viewer with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 15% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-522.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.6)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 15% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-522
Affected product: Kyocera Net Viewer
Published: 2022-04-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Kyocera multifunction printers running vulnerable versions of Net View unintentionally expose sensitive user information, including usernames and passwords, through an insufficiently protected address book export function.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-1026?: Kyocera multifunction printers running vulnerable versions of Net View unintentionally expose sensitive user information, including usernames and passwords, through an insufficiently protected address book export function.
How severe is CVE-2022-1026?: CVE-2022-1026 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-1026 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 15% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-1026?: CVE-2022-1026 affects Kyocera Net Viewer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-1026?: 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-2022-1026 published?: CVE-2022-1026 was published on 2022-04-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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