How severe is CVE-2022-21818?

CVE-2022-21818 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-21818 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-21818?

CVE-2022-21818 affects Nvidia License System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-21818?

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

When was CVE-2022-21818 published?

CVE-2022-21818 was published on 2022-02-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-21818

CVE-2022-21818 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Nvidia License System with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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-312.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
CVSS v2: 5.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (24th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-312
Affected product: Nvidia License System
Published: 2022-02-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

NVIDIA License System contains a vulnerability in the installation scripts for the DLS virtual appliance, where a user on a network after signing in to the portal can access other users’ credentials, allowing them to gain escalated privileges, resulting in limited impact to both confidentiality and integrity.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-21818?: NVIDIA License System contains a vulnerability in the installation scripts for the DLS virtual appliance, where a user on a network after signing in to the portal can access other users’ credentials, allowing them to gain escalated privileges, resulting in limited impact to both confidentiality and integrity.
How severe is CVE-2022-21818?: CVE-2022-21818 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-21818 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-21818?: CVE-2022-21818 affects Nvidia License System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-21818?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-21818 published?: CVE-2022-21818 was published on 2022-02-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5319

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:nvidia:license_system:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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