How severe is CVE-2022-27544?

CVE-2022-27544 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-27544 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-27544?

CVE-2022-27544 affects Hcltech Bigfix Platform. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-27544?

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

When was CVE-2022-27544 published?

CVE-2022-27544 was published on 2022-07-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-27544

CVE-2022-27544 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Hcltech Bigfix Platform with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.0. 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-522.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (31st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-522
Affected product: Hcltech Bigfix Platform
Published: 2022-07-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

BigFix Web Reports authorized users may see SMTP credentials in clear text.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-27544?: BigFix Web Reports authorized users may see SMTP credentials in clear text.
How severe is CVE-2022-27544?: CVE-2022-27544 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-27544 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-27544?: CVE-2022-27544 affects Hcltech Bigfix Platform. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-27544?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-27544 published?: CVE-2022-27544 was published on 2022-07-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.hcltechsw.com/csm?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0098998

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:hcltech:bigfix_platform:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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