CVE-2022-22996
CVE-2022-22996 is a high-severity vulnerability in Westerndigital Sandisk Professional G-raid 4/8 Software Utility with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-427.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- CVSS v2: 6.9
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (21st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-427
- Affected product: Westerndigital Sandisk Professional G-raid 4/8 Software Utility
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Description
The G-RAID 4/8 Software Utility setups for Windows were affected by a DLL hijacking vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the system user.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-22996?
- The G-RAID 4/8 Software Utility setups for Windows were affected by a DLL hijacking vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the system user.
- How severe is CVE-2022-22996?
- CVE-2022-22996 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2022-22996 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-22996?
- CVE-2022-22996 primarily affects Westerndigital Sandisk Professional G-raid 4/8 Software Utility. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-22996?
- 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-2022-22996 published?
- CVE-2022-22996 was published on 2022-03-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:westerndigital:sandisk_professional_g-raid_4\/8_software_utility:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:westerndigital:sandisk_professional_g-raid_4\/8_software_utility_driver:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
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