How severe is CVE-2022-2582?

CVE-2022-2582 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-2582 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-2582?

CVE-2022-2582 affects Amazon Aws Software Development Kit. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-2582?

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

When was CVE-2022-2582 published?

CVE-2022-2582 was published on 2022-12-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-2582

CVE-2022-2582 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Amazon Aws Software Development Kit with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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-326.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-326
Affected product: Amazon Aws Software Development Kit
Published: 2022-12-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The AWS S3 Crypto SDK sends an unencrypted hash of the plaintext alongside the ciphertext as a metadata field. This hash can be used to brute force the plaintext, if the hash is readable to the attacker. AWS now blocks this metadata field, but older SDK versions still send it.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-2582?: The AWS S3 Crypto SDK sends an unencrypted hash of the plaintext alongside the ciphertext as a metadata field. This hash can be used to brute force the plaintext, if the hash is readable to the attacker. AWS now blocks this metadata field, but older SDK versions still send it.
How severe is CVE-2022-2582?: CVE-2022-2582 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-2582 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-2582?: CVE-2022-2582 affects Amazon Aws Software Development Kit. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-2582?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-2582 published?: CVE-2022-2582 was published on 2022-12-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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