How severe is CVE-2022-1697?

CVE-2022-1697 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.9, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2022-1697 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (15th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-1697?

CVE-2022-1697 primarily affects Okta Active Directory Agent. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-1697?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2022-1697 published?

CVE-2022-1697 was published on 2022-09-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-1697

CVE-2022-1697 is a low-severity vulnerability in Okta Active Directory Agent with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.9. 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-428.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (15th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-428
Affected product: Okta Active Directory Agent
Published: 2022-09-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Okta Active Directory Agent versions 3.8.0 through 3.11.0 installed the Okta AD Agent Update Service using an unquoted path. Note: To remediate this vulnerability, you must uninstall Okta Active Directory Agent and reinstall Okta Active Directory Agent 3.12.0 or greater per the documentation.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-1697?: Okta Active Directory Agent versions 3.8.0 through 3.11.0 installed the Okta AD Agent Update Service using an unquoted path. Note: To remediate this vulnerability, you must uninstall Okta Active Directory Agent and reinstall Okta Active Directory Agent 3.12.0 or greater per the documentation.
How severe is CVE-2022-1697?: CVE-2022-1697 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.9, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2022-1697 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (15th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-1697?: CVE-2022-1697 primarily affects Okta Active Directory Agent. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-1697?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-1697 published?: CVE-2022-1697 was published on 2022-09-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:okta:active_directory_agent:3.8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:okta:active_directory_agent:3.9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:okta:active_directory_agent:3.10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:okta:active_directory_agent:3.11.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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