How severe is CVE-2022-22128?

CVE-2022-22128 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, 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 high.

Is CVE-2022-22128 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-22128?

CVE-2022-22128 affects Tableau Tableau Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-22128?

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-2022-22128 published?

CVE-2022-22128 was published on 2022-10-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-22128

CVE-2022-22128 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Tableau Tableau Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Tableau Tableau Server
Published: 2022-10-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Tableau discovered a path traversal vulnerability affecting Tableau Server Administration Agent’s internal file transfer service that could allow remote code execution.Tableau only supports product versions for 24 months after release. Older versions have reached their End of Life and are no longer supported. They are also not assessed for potential security issues and do not receive security updates.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-22128?: Tableau discovered a path traversal vulnerability affecting Tableau Server Administration Agent’s internal file transfer service that could allow remote code execution.Tableau only supports product versions for 24 months after release. Older versions have reached their End of Life and are no longer supported. They are also not assessed for potential security issues and do not receive security updates.
How severe is CVE-2022-22128?: CVE-2022-22128 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, 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 high.
Is CVE-2022-22128 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-22128?: CVE-2022-22128 affects Tableau Tableau Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-22128?: 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-2022-22128 published?: CVE-2022-22128 was published on 2022-10-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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