How severe is CVE-2022-25629?

CVE-2022-25629 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-25629 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-25629?

CVE-2022-25629 affects Symantec Messaging Gateway. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-25629?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2022-25629 published?

CVE-2022-25629 was published on 2022-12-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-25629

CVE-2022-25629 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Symantec Messaging Gateway with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (30th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Symantec Messaging Gateway
Published: 2022-12-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An authenticated user who has the privilege to add/edit annotations on the Content tab, can craft a malicious annotation that can be executed on the annotations page (Annotation Text Column).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-25629?: An authenticated user who has the privilege to add/edit annotations on the Content tab, can craft a malicious annotation that can be executed on the annotations page (Annotation Text Column).
How severe is CVE-2022-25629?: CVE-2022-25629 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-25629 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-25629?: CVE-2022-25629 affects Symantec Messaging Gateway. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-25629?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-25629 published?: CVE-2022-25629 was published on 2022-12-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.broadcom.com/web/ecx/support-content-notification/-/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/21115

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:symantec:messaging_gateway:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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