How severe is CVE-2022-23206?

CVE-2022-23206 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-23206 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-23206?

CVE-2022-23206 affects Apache Traffic Control. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-23206?

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-2022-23206 published?

CVE-2022-23206 was published on 2022-02-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-23206

CVE-2022-23206 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache Traffic Control with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-918.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-918
Affected product: Apache Traffic Control
Published: 2022-02-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Apache Traffic Control Traffic Ops prior to 6.1.0 or 5.1.6, an unprivileged user who can reach Traffic Ops over HTTPS can send a specially-crafted POST request to /user/login/oauth to scan a port of a server that Traffic Ops can reach.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-23206?: In Apache Traffic Control Traffic Ops prior to 6.1.0 or 5.1.6, an unprivileged user who can reach Traffic Ops over HTTPS can send a specially-crafted POST request to /user/login/oauth to scan a port of a server that Traffic Ops can reach.
How severe is CVE-2022-23206?: CVE-2022-23206 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-23206 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-23206?: CVE-2022-23206 affects Apache Traffic Control. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-23206?: 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-2022-23206 published?: CVE-2022-23206 was published on 2022-02-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://lists.apache.org/thread/lsrd2mqj29vrvwsh8g0d560vvz8n126f

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:apache:traffic_control:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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