How severe is CVE-2022-21822?

CVE-2022-21822 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-21822 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-21822?

CVE-2022-21822 affects Nvidia Federated Learning Application Runtime Environment. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-21822?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2022-21822 published?

CVE-2022-21822 was published on 2022-03-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-21822

CVE-2022-21822 is a high-severity vulnerability in Nvidia Federated Learning Application Runtime Environment with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-770.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 7.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (59th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-770
Affected product: Nvidia Federated Learning Application Runtime Environment
Published: 2022-03-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

NVIDIA FLARE contains a vulnerability in the admin interface, where an un-authorized attacker can cause Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling, which may lead to cause system unavailable.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-21822?: NVIDIA FLARE contains a vulnerability in the admin interface, where an un-authorized attacker can cause Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling, which may lead to cause system unavailable.
How severe is CVE-2022-21822?: CVE-2022-21822 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-21822 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-21822?: CVE-2022-21822 affects Nvidia Federated Learning Application Runtime Environment. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-21822?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-21822 published?: CVE-2022-21822 was published on 2022-03-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/NVIDIA/NVFlare/security/advisories/GHSA-jx8f-cpx7-fv47

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:nvidia:federated_learning_application_runtime_environment:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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