CVE-2022-25631
CVE-2022-25631 is a high-severity vulnerability in Broadcom Symantec Endpoint Protection with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-269.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (6th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-269
- Affected product: Broadcom Symantec Endpoint Protection
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Symantec Endpoint Protection, prior to 14.3 RU6 (14.3.9210.6000), may be susceptible to a Elevation of Privilege vulnerability, which is a type of issue whereby an attacker may attempt to compromise the software application to gain elevated
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-25631?
- Symantec Endpoint Protection, prior to 14.3 RU6 (14.3.9210.6000), may be susceptible to a Elevation of Privilege vulnerability, which is a type of issue whereby an attacker may attempt to compromise the software application to gain elevated
- How severe is CVE-2022-25631?
- CVE-2022-25631 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2022-25631 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-25631?
- CVE-2022-25631 affects Broadcom Symantec Endpoint Protection. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-25631?
- 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-2022-25631 published?
- CVE-2022-25631 was published on 2023-01-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:symantec_endpoint_protection:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
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