How severe is CVE-2022-2249?

CVE-2022-2249 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-2249 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-2249?

CVE-2022-2249 primarily affects Avaya Aura Communication Manager. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-2249?

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-2022-2249 published?

CVE-2022-2249 was published on 2022-10-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-2249

CVE-2022-2249 is a high-severity vulnerability in Avaya Aura Communication Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7. 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-269.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (9th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-269
Affected product: Avaya Aura Communication Manager
Published: 2022-10-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Privilege escalation related vulnerabilities were discovered in Avaya Aura Communication Manager that may allow local administrative users to escalate their privileges. This issue affects Communication Manager versions 8.0.0.0 through 8.1.3.3 and 10.1.0.0.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-2249?: Privilege escalation related vulnerabilities were discovered in Avaya Aura Communication Manager that may allow local administrative users to escalate their privileges. This issue affects Communication Manager versions 8.0.0.0 through 8.1.3.3 and 10.1.0.0.
How severe is CVE-2022-2249?: CVE-2022-2249 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-2249 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-2249?: CVE-2022-2249 primarily affects Avaya Aura Communication Manager. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-2249?: 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-2022-2249 published?: CVE-2022-2249 was published on 2022-10-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://download.avaya.com/css/public/documents/101083760

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:avaya:aura_communication_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:avaya:aura_communication_manager:10.1.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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