How severe is CVE-2022-1073?

CVE-2022-1073 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2022-1073 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-1073?

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-2022-1073 published?

CVE-2022-1073 was published on 2022-03-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-1073

CVE-2022-1073 is a high-severity vulnerability in Automatic Question Paper Generator System Project Automatic Question Paper Generator System with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. 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-640.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (51st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-640
Affected product: Automatic Question Paper Generator System Project Automatic Question Paper Generator System
Published: 2022-03-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability was found in Automatic Question Paper Generator 1.0. It has been declared as critical. An attack leads to privilege escalation. The attack can be launched remotely.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-1073?: A vulnerability was found in Automatic Question Paper Generator 1.0. It has been declared as critical. An attack leads to privilege escalation. The attack can be launched remotely.
How severe is CVE-2022-1073?: CVE-2022-1073 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2022-1073 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-1073?: CVE-2022-1073 affects Automatic Question Paper Generator System Project Automatic Question Paper Generator System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-1073?: 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-2022-1073 published?: CVE-2022-1073 was published on 2022-03-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://vuldb.com/?id.194839

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:automatic_question_paper_generator_system_project:automatic_question_paper_generator_system:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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