How severe is CVE-2022-23454?

CVE-2022-23454 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-23454 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-23454?

CVE-2022-23454 affects Hp Support Assistant. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-23454?

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-2022-23454 published?

CVE-2022-23454 was published on 2023-02-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-23454

CVE-2022-23454 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hp Support Assistant 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-276.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (8th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-276
Affected product: Hp Support Assistant
Published: 2023-02-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Potential security vulnerabilities have been identified in HP Support Assistant. These vulnerabilities include privilege escalation, compromise of integrity, allowed communication with untrusted clients, and unauthorized modification of files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-23454?: Potential security vulnerabilities have been identified in HP Support Assistant. These vulnerabilities include privilege escalation, compromise of integrity, allowed communication with untrusted clients, and unauthorized modification of files.
How severe is CVE-2022-23454?: CVE-2022-23454 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-23454 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-23454?: CVE-2022-23454 affects Hp Support Assistant. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-23454?: 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-2022-23454 published?: CVE-2022-23454 was published on 2023-02-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/ish_5585999-5586023-16/hpsbgn03762

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:hp:support_assistant:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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