How severe is CVE-2022-24551?

CVE-2022-24551 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-2022-24551 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-24551?

CVE-2022-24551 primarily affects Starwindsoftware Nas. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-24551?

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-2022-24551 published?

CVE-2022-24551 was published on 2022-02-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-24551

CVE-2022-24551 is a high-severity vulnerability in Starwindsoftware Nas 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-287.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 9.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (57th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Starwindsoftware Nas
Published: 2022-02-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A flaw was found in StarWind Stack. The endpoint for setting a new password doesn’t check the current username and old password. An attacker could reset any local user password (including system/administrator user) using any available user This affects StarWind SAN and NAS v0.2 build 1633.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-24551?: A flaw was found in StarWind Stack. The endpoint for setting a new password doesn’t check the current username and old password. An attacker could reset any local user password (including system/administrator user) using any available user This affects StarWind SAN and NAS v0.2 build 1633.
How severe is CVE-2022-24551?: CVE-2022-24551 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-2022-24551 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-24551?: CVE-2022-24551 primarily affects Starwindsoftware Nas. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-24551?: 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-2022-24551 published?: CVE-2022-24551 was published on 2022-02-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.starwindsoftware.com/security/sw-20220204-0001/

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:starwindsoftware:nas:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:starwindsoftware:san:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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