How severe is CVE-2022-22789?

CVE-2022-22789 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2022-22789 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-22789?

CVE-2022-22789 affects Charactell Formstorm. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-22789?

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

When was CVE-2022-22789 published?

CVE-2022-22789 was published on 2022-01-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-22789

CVE-2022-22789 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Charactell Formstorm with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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 6.1)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (5th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-312
Affected product: Charactell Formstorm
Published: 2022-01-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Charactell - FormStorm Enterprise Account takeover – An attacker can modify (add, remove and update) passwords file for all the users. The xx_users.ini file in the FormStorm folder contains usernames in cleartext and an obfuscated password. Malicious user can take over an account by replacing existing password in the file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-22789?: Charactell - FormStorm Enterprise Account takeover – An attacker can modify (add, remove and update) passwords file for all the users. The xx_users.ini file in the FormStorm folder contains usernames in cleartext and an obfuscated password. Malicious user can take over an account by replacing existing password in the file.
How severe is CVE-2022-22789?: CVE-2022-22789 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2022-22789 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-22789?: CVE-2022-22789 affects Charactell Formstorm. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-22789?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-22789 published?: CVE-2022-22789 was published on 2022-01-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.gov.il/en/departments/faq/cve_advisories

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:charactell:formstorm:9.00.065:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*

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