CVE-2022-1996

CVE-2022-1996 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Go-restful Project Go-restful 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-639.

Key facts

Description

Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key in GitHub repository emicklei/go-restful prior to v3.8.0.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-1996?
Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key in GitHub repository emicklei/go-restful prior to v3.8.0.
How severe is CVE-2022-1996?
CVE-2022-1996 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-2022-1996 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-1996?
CVE-2022-1996 primarily affects Go-restful Project Go-restful. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-1996?
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-2022-1996 published?
CVE-2022-1996 was published on 2022-06-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

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