How severe is CVE-2022-23132?

CVE-2022-23132 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-23132 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-23132?

CVE-2022-23132 primarily affects Zabbix. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-23132?

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

When was CVE-2022-23132 published?

CVE-2022-23132 was published on 2022-01-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-23132

CVE-2022-23132 is a low-severity vulnerability in Zabbix with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3. 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-732.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.3)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-732
Affected product: Zabbix
Published: 2022-01-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

During Zabbix installation from RPM, DAC_OVERRIDE SELinux capability is in use to access PID files in [/var/run/zabbix] folder. In this case, Zabbix Proxy or Server processes can bypass file read, write and execute permissions check on the file system level

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-23132?: During Zabbix installation from RPM, DAC_OVERRIDE SELinux capability is in use to access PID files in [/var/run/zabbix] folder. In this case, Zabbix Proxy or Server processes can bypass file read, write and execute permissions check on the file system level
How severe is CVE-2022-23132?: CVE-2022-23132 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-23132 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-23132?: CVE-2022-23132 primarily affects Zabbix. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-23132?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-23132 published?: CVE-2022-23132 was published on 2022-01-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (10)

cpe:2.3:a:zabbix:zabbix:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zabbix:zabbix:6.0.0:alpha1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zabbix:zabbix:6.0.0:alpha2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zabbix:zabbix:6.0.0:alpha3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zabbix:zabbix:6.0.0:alpha4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zabbix:zabbix:6.0.0:alpha5:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zabbix:zabbix:6.0.0:alpha6:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zabbix:zabbix:6.0.0:alpha7:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:34:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:35:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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