How severe is CVE-2022-23858?

CVE-2022-23858 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-23858 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-23858?

CVE-2022-23858 affects Starwindsoftware Command Center. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-23858?

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-2022-23858 published?

CVE-2022-23858 was published on 2022-01-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-23858

CVE-2022-23858 is a high-severity vulnerability in Starwindsoftware Command Center with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 9.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (62nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Starwindsoftware Command Center
Published: 2022-01-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A flaw was found in the REST API. An improperly handled REST API call could allow any logged user to elevate privileges up to the system account. This affects StarWind Command Center build 6003 v2.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-23858?: A flaw was found in the REST API. An improperly handled REST API call could allow any logged user to elevate privileges up to the system account. This affects StarWind Command Center build 6003 v2.
How severe is CVE-2022-23858?: CVE-2022-23858 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-23858 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-23858?: CVE-2022-23858 affects Starwindsoftware Command Center. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-23858?: 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-2022-23858 published?: CVE-2022-23858 was published on 2022-01-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.starwindsoftware.com/security/sw-20220121-0001/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:starwindsoftware:command_center:2:build_6003:*:*:*:*:*:*

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