How severe is CVE-2022-23950?

CVE-2022-23950 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 none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-23950 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-23950?

CVE-2022-23950 affects Keylime. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-23950?

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-2022-23950 published?

CVE-2022-23950 was published on 2022-09-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-23950

CVE-2022-23950 is a high-severity vulnerability in Keylime 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-668.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-668
Affected product: Keylime
Published: 2022-09-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Keylime before 6.3.0, Revocation Notifier uses a fixed /tmp path for UNIX domain socket which can allow unprivileged users a method to prohibit keylime operations.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-23950?: In Keylime before 6.3.0, Revocation Notifier uses a fixed /tmp path for UNIX domain socket which can allow unprivileged users a method to prohibit keylime operations.
How severe is CVE-2022-23950?: CVE-2022-23950 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 none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-23950 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-23950?: CVE-2022-23950 affects Keylime. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-23950?: 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-2022-23950 published?: CVE-2022-23950 was published on 2022-09-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:keylime:keylime:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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