How severe is CVE-2022-22815?

CVE-2022-22815 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2022-22815 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-22815?

CVE-2022-22815 primarily affects Python Pillow. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-22815?

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

When was CVE-2022-22815 published?

CVE-2022-22815 was published on 2022-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-22815

CVE-2022-22815 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Python Pillow with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-665.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 6.4
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-665
Affected product: Python Pillow
Published: 2022-01-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

path_getbbox in path.c in Pillow before 9.0.0 improperly initializes ImagePath.Path.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-22815?: path_getbbox in path.c in Pillow before 9.0.0 improperly initializes ImagePath.Path.
How severe is CVE-2022-22815?: CVE-2022-22815 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2022-22815 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-22815?: CVE-2022-22815 primarily affects Python Pillow. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-22815?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-22815 published?: CVE-2022-22815 was published on 2022-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:python:pillow:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:11.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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