How severe is CVE-2022-23952?

CVE-2022-23952 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-2022-23952 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-23952?

CVE-2022-23952 affects Keylime. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-23952?

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-2022-23952 published?

CVE-2022-23952 was published on 2022-09-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-23952

CVE-2022-23952 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (61st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Keylime
Published: 2022-09-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Keylime before 6.3.0, current keylime installer installs the keylime.conf file, which can contain sensitive data, as world-readable.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-23952?: In Keylime before 6.3.0, current keylime installer installs the keylime.conf file, which can contain sensitive data, as world-readable.
How severe is CVE-2022-23952?: CVE-2022-23952 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-2022-23952 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-23952?: CVE-2022-23952 affects Keylime. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-23952?: 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-2022-23952 published?: CVE-2022-23952 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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