How severe is CVE-2022-2550?

CVE-2022-2550 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-2022-2550 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 47% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-2550?

CVE-2022-2550 affects Hestiacp Control Panel. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-2550?

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-2022-2550 published?

CVE-2022-2550 was published on 2022-07-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-2550

CVE-2022-2550 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hestiacp Control Panel with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 47% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-78.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 47% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Hestiacp Control Panel
Published: 2022-07-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

OS Command Injection in GitHub repository hestiacp/hestiacp prior to 1.6.5.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-2550?: OS Command Injection in GitHub repository hestiacp/hestiacp prior to 1.6.5.
How severe is CVE-2022-2550?: CVE-2022-2550 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-2022-2550 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 47% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-2550?: CVE-2022-2550 affects Hestiacp Control Panel. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-2550?: 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-2022-2550 published?: CVE-2022-2550 was published on 2022-07-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:hestiacp:control_panel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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