How severe is CVE-2022-1252?

CVE-2022-1252 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2, 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 high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-1252 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-1252?

CVE-2022-1252 affects Sir Gnuboard. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-1252?

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-2022-1252 published?

CVE-2022-1252 was published on 2022-04-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-1252

CVE-2022-1252 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sir Gnuboard with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2. 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-327.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.2)
CVSS v2: 6.4
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (41st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-327
Affected product: Sir Gnuboard
Published: 2022-04-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Use of a Broken or Risky Cryptographic Algorithm in GitHub repository gnuboard/gnuboard5 prior to and including 5.5.5. A vulnerability in gnuboard v5.5.5 and below uses weak encryption algorithms leading to sensitive information exposure. This allows an attacker to derive the email address of any user, including when the 'Let others see my information.' box is ticked off. Or to send emails to any email address, with full control of its contents

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-1252?: Use of a Broken or Risky Cryptographic Algorithm in GitHub repository gnuboard/gnuboard5 prior to and including 5.5.5. A vulnerability in gnuboard v5.5.5 and below uses weak encryption algorithms leading to sensitive information exposure. This allows an attacker to derive the email address of any user, including when the 'Let others see my information.' box is ticked off. Or to send emails to any email address, with full control of its contents
How severe is CVE-2022-1252?: CVE-2022-1252 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2, 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 high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-1252 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-1252?: CVE-2022-1252 affects Sir Gnuboard. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-1252?: 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-2022-1252 published?: CVE-2022-1252 was published on 2022-04-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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