How severe is CVE-2022-22127?

CVE-2022-22127 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-22127 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-22127?

CVE-2022-22127 affects Tableau Tableau Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-22127?

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-2022-22127 published?

CVE-2022-22127 was published on 2022-05-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-22127

CVE-2022-22127 is a high-severity vulnerability in Tableau Tableau Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (58th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Tableau Tableau Server
Published: 2022-05-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Tableau is aware of a broken access control vulnerability present in Tableau Server affecting Tableau Server customers using Local Identity Store for managing users. The vulnerability allows a malicious site administrator to change passwords for users in different sites hosted on the same Tableau Server, resulting in the potential for unauthorized access to data.Tableau Server versions affected are:2020.4.16, 2021.1.13, 2021.2.10, 2021.3.9, 2021.4.4 and earlierNote: All future releases of Tableau Server will address this security issue. Versions that are no longer supported are not tested and may be vulnerable.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-22127?: Tableau is aware of a broken access control vulnerability present in Tableau Server affecting Tableau Server customers using Local Identity Store for managing users. The vulnerability allows a malicious site administrator to change passwords for users in different sites hosted on the same Tableau Server, resulting in the potential for unauthorized access to data.Tableau Server versions affected are:2020.4.16, 2021.1.13, 2021.2.10, 2021.3.9, 2021.4.4 and earlierNote: All future releases of Tableau Server will address this security issue. Versions that are no longer supported are not tested and may be vulnerable.
How severe is CVE-2022-22127?: CVE-2022-22127 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-22127 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-22127?: CVE-2022-22127 affects Tableau Tableau Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-22127?: 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-2022-22127 published?: CVE-2022-22127 was published on 2022-05-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=000365493&type=1

Affected products (1)

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