How severe is CVE-2022-26563?

CVE-2022-26563 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-2022-26563 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-26563?

CVE-2022-26563 affects Tildeslash Monit. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-26563?

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-2022-26563 published?

CVE-2022-26563 was published on 2023-07-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-26563

CVE-2022-26563 is a high-severity vulnerability in Tildeslash Monit 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-863.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (47th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-863
Affected product: Tildeslash Monit
Published: 2023-07-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in Tildeslash Monit before 5.31.0, allows remote attackers to gain escilated privlidges due to improper PAM-authorization.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-26563?: An issue was discovered in Tildeslash Monit before 5.31.0, allows remote attackers to gain escilated privlidges due to improper PAM-authorization.
How severe is CVE-2022-26563?: CVE-2022-26563 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-2022-26563 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-26563?: CVE-2022-26563 affects Tildeslash Monit. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-26563?: 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-2022-26563 published?: CVE-2022-26563 was published on 2023-07-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:tildeslash:monit:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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