CVE-2022-1399

CVE-2022-1399 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Device42 Cmdb with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1. 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-88.

Key facts

Description

An Argument Injection or Modification vulnerability in the "Change Secret" username field as used in the Discovery component of Device42 CMDB allows a local attacker to run arbitrary code on the appliance with root privileges. This issue affects: Device42 CMDB version 18.01.00 and prior versions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-1399?
An Argument Injection or Modification vulnerability in the "Change Secret" username field as used in the Discovery component of Device42 CMDB allows a local attacker to run arbitrary code on the appliance with root privileges. This issue affects: Device42 CMDB version 18.01.00 and prior versions.
How severe is CVE-2022-1399?
CVE-2022-1399 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-1399 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-1399?
CVE-2022-1399 affects Device42 Cmdb. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-1399?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-1399 published?
CVE-2022-1399 was published on 2022-08-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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