How severe is CVE-2022-23744?

CVE-2022-23744 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.

Is CVE-2022-23744 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-23744?

CVE-2022-23744 primarily affects Checkpoint Endpoint Security. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-23744?

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

When was CVE-2022-23744 published?

CVE-2022-23744 was published on 2022-07-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-23744

CVE-2022-23744 is a low-severity vulnerability in Checkpoint Endpoint Security with a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.3. 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-470.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 2.3)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-470
Affected product: Checkpoint Endpoint Security
Published: 2022-07-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Check Point Endpoint before version E86.50 failed to protect against specific registry change which allowed to disable endpoint protection by a local administrator.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-23744?: Check Point Endpoint before version E86.50 failed to protect against specific registry change which allowed to disable endpoint protection by a local administrator.
How severe is CVE-2022-23744?: CVE-2022-23744 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.
Is CVE-2022-23744 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-23744?: CVE-2022-23744 primarily affects Checkpoint Endpoint Security. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-23744?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-23744 published?: CVE-2022-23744 was published on 2022-07-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://supportcenter.checkpoint.com/supportcenter/portal?eventSubmit_doGoviewsolutiondetails=&solutionid=sk179609

Affected products (14)

cpe:2.3:a:checkpoint:endpoint_security:e83:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:checkpoint:endpoint_security:e84:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:checkpoint:endpoint_security:e85:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:checkpoint:endpoint_security:e86.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:checkpoint:endpoint_security:e86.20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:checkpoint:endpoint_security:e86.30:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:checkpoint:endpoint_security:e86.40:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:checkpoint:harmony_endpoint:e83:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:checkpoint:harmony_endpoint:e84:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:checkpoint:harmony_endpoint:e85:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:checkpoint:harmony_endpoint:e86.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:checkpoint:harmony_endpoint:e86.20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:checkpoint:harmony_endpoint:e86.30:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:checkpoint:harmony_endpoint:e86.40:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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