How severe is CVE-2022-1065?

CVE-2022-1065 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, 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 none.

Is CVE-2022-1065 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-1065?

CVE-2022-1065 primarily affects Abacus Abacus Erp 2018. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-1065?

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-2022-1065 published?

CVE-2022-1065 was published on 2022-04-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-1065

CVE-2022-1065 is a high-severity vulnerability in Abacus Abacus Erp 2018 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
CVSS v2: 9.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Abacus Abacus Erp 2018
Published: 2022-04-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability within the authentication process of Abacus ERP allows a remote attacker to bypass the second authentication factor. This issue affects: Abacus ERP v2022 versions prior to R1 of 2022-01-15; v2021 versions prior to R4 of 2022-01-15; v2020 versions prior to R6 of 2022-01-15; v2019 versions later than R5 (service pack); v2018 versions later than R5 (service pack). This issue does not affect: Abacus ERP v2019 versions prior to R5 of 2020-03-15; v2018 versions prior to R7 of 2020-04-15; v2017 version and prior versions and prior versions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-1065?: A vulnerability within the authentication process of Abacus ERP allows a remote attacker to bypass the second authentication factor. This issue affects: Abacus ERP v2022 versions prior to R1 of 2022-01-15; v2021 versions prior to R4 of 2022-01-15; v2020 versions prior to R6 of 2022-01-15; v2019 versions later than R5 (service pack); v2018 versions later than R5 (service pack). This issue does not affect: Abacus ERP v2019 versions prior to R5 of 2020-03-15; v2018 versions prior to R7 of 2020-04-15; v2017 version and prior versions and prior versions.
How severe is CVE-2022-1065?: CVE-2022-1065 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, 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 none.
Is CVE-2022-1065 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-1065?: CVE-2022-1065 primarily affects Abacus Abacus Erp 2018. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-1065?: 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-2022-1065 published?: CVE-2022-1065 was published on 2022-04-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.redguard.ch/advisories/abacus_mfa_bypass.txt

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:abacus:abacus_erp_2018:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:abacus:abacus_erp_2019:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:abacus:abacus_erp_2020:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:abacus:abacus_erp_2021:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:abacus:abacus_erp_2022:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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