CVE-2022-1521
CVE-2022-1521 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Illumina Local Run Manager 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-306.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.1)
- CVSS v2: 6.4
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (63rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-306
- Affected product: Illumina Local Run Manager
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
LRM does not implement authentication or authorization by default. A malicious actor can inject, replay, modify, and/or intercept sensitive data.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-1521?
- LRM does not implement authentication or authorization by default. A malicious actor can inject, replay, modify, and/or intercept sensitive data.
- How severe is CVE-2022-1521?
- CVE-2022-1521 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2022-1521 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-1521?
- CVE-2022-1521 affects Illumina Local Run Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-1521?
- 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-2022-1521 published?
- CVE-2022-1521 was published on 2022-06-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:illumina:local_run_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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