How severe is CVE-2022-23746?

CVE-2022-23746 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-2022-23746 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-23746?

CVE-2022-23746 primarily affects Checkpoint Ssl Network Extender. In total, 190 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-23746?

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-2022-23746 published?

CVE-2022-23746 was published on 2022-11-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-23746

CVE-2022-23746 is a high-severity vulnerability in Checkpoint Ssl Network Extender 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-307.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (44th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-307
Affected product: Checkpoint Ssl Network Extender
Published: 2022-11-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The IPsec VPN blade has a dedicated portal for downloading and connecting through SSL Network Extender (SNX). If the portal is configured for username/password authentication, it is vulnerable to a brute-force attack on usernames and passwords.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-23746?: The IPsec VPN blade has a dedicated portal for downloading and connecting through SSL Network Extender (SNX). If the portal is configured for username/password authentication, it is vulnerable to a brute-force attack on usernames and passwords.
How severe is CVE-2022-23746?: CVE-2022-23746 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-2022-23746 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-23746?: CVE-2022-23746 primarily affects Checkpoint Ssl Network Extender. In total, 190 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-23746?: 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-2022-23746 published?: CVE-2022-23746 was published on 2022-11-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://supportcenter.checkpoint.com/supportcenter/portal?eventSubmit_doGoviewsolutiondetails=&solutionid=sk180271

Affected products (190)

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cpe:2.3:a:checkpoint:ssl_network_extender:r80.20:take_10:*:*:*:-:*:*
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cpe:2.3:a:checkpoint:ssl_network_extender:r80.20:take_117:*:*:*:-:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:checkpoint:ssl_network_extender:r80.20:take_118:*:*:*:-:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:checkpoint:ssl_network_extender:r80.20:take_127:*:*:*:-:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:checkpoint:ssl_network_extender:r80.20:take_134:*:*:*:-:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:checkpoint:ssl_network_extender:r80.20:take_135:*:*:*:-:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:checkpoint:ssl_network_extender:r80.20:take_138:*:*:*:-:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:checkpoint:ssl_network_extender:r80.20:take_141:*:*:*:-:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:checkpoint:ssl_network_extender:r80.20:take_149:*:*:*:-:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:checkpoint:ssl_network_extender:r80.20:take_155:*:*:*:-:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:checkpoint:ssl_network_extender:r80.20:take_156:*:*:*:-:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:checkpoint:ssl_network_extender:r80.20:take_160:*:*:*:-:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:checkpoint:ssl_network_extender:r80.20:take_161:*:*:*:-:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:checkpoint:ssl_network_extender:r80.20:take_17:*:*:*:-:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:checkpoint:ssl_network_extender:r80.20:take_173:*:*:*:-:*:*
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cpe:2.3:a:checkpoint:ssl_network_extender:r80.20:take_205:*:*:*:-:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:checkpoint:ssl_network_extender:r80.20:take_208:*:*:*:-:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:checkpoint:ssl_network_extender:r80.20:take_210:*:*:*:-:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:checkpoint:ssl_network_extender:r80.20:take_211:*:*:*:-:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:checkpoint:ssl_network_extender:r80.20:take_220:*:*:*:-:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:checkpoint:ssl_network_extender:r80.20:take_33:*:*:*:-:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:checkpoint:ssl_network_extender:r80.20:take_42:*:*:*:-:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:checkpoint:ssl_network_extender:r80.20:take_47:*:*:*:-:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:checkpoint:ssl_network_extender:r80.20:take_73:*:*:*:-:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:checkpoint:ssl_network_extender:r80.20:take_74:*:*:*:-:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:checkpoint:ssl_network_extender:r80.20:take_80:*:*:*:-:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:checkpoint:ssl_network_extender:r80.20:take_87:*:*:*:-:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:checkpoint:ssl_network_extender:r80.20:take_91:*:*:*:-:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:checkpoint:ssl_network_extender:r80.20sp:-:*:*:*:-:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:checkpoint:ssl_network_extender:r80.20sp:take_105:*:*:*:-:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:checkpoint:ssl_network_extender:r80.20sp:take_121:*:*:*:-:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:checkpoint:ssl_network_extender:r80.20sp:take_163:*:*:*:-:*:*

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